Sensory System and Related Conditions

Front

Gustation

Back

The special sense associated with the tongue, responsible for taste.

Front

Olfaction

Back

The sense of smell, involving olfactory receptor neurons in the nasal cavity.

Front

Papillae

Back

Raised bumps on the tongue containing taste buds for gustatory transduction.

Front

Umami

Back

The fifth recognized taste, associated with savory flavors.

Front

Auricle (Pinna)

Back

The external part of the ear that helps direct sound waves into the ear canal.

Front

Tympanic Membrane

Back

Commonly known as the eardrum, it vibrates in response to sound waves.

Front

Ossicles

Back

The three tiny bones in the middle ear: malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), and stapes (stirrup).

Front

Cochlea

Back

A spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for hearing.

Front

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

Back

The nerve that transmits sound and balance information from the inner ear to the brain.

Front

Semicircular Canals

Back

Structures in the inner ear responsible for detecting rotational movements and balance.