Identify and Describe the 3 Major Forms of Traditional Medicine

question 53

Essay

Identify and describe the 3 major forms of traditional medicine discussed in Chapter 6.

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Definitions:

Spiral Organ

Organ of Corti; rests on the basilar membrane and consists of the hair cells that detect sound.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve, responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlear

Relating to the cochlea, the spiral-shaped, inner ear structure essential for hearing.

Round Window

Membranous structure separating the scala tympani of the inner ear from the middle ear.