Module 15: Eye and Ear

This module will cover the medical terminology of the eye and ear and introduce anatomy of these two ​structures to gain a better understanding of the words and their parts. The eye and ear are responsible for the senses of vision, hearing, and balance. ​The terms learned here will be useful in many future career paths, such as optometry, ophthalmology, and audiology.

(“202108 Ear structure” and “20211 Eye” by DataBase Center for Life Science are used with a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.)

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Identify the anatomy of the eye and ear system. (Course Objective 3)
2. Describe the main functions of the eye and ear. (Course Objective 3)
3. Spell the medical terms related to the eye and ear and use correct abbreviations. (Course Objectives 2 & 4)
4. Pronounce the medical terms related to the eye and ear. (Course Objective 2)
   
5. Identify the medical specialties associated with the eye and ear (sight and sound). (Course Objectives 3 & 5)
6. Discuss and describe common diseases, disorders, and procedures related to the eye and ear. (Course Objectives 3 & 5)

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module 15 Introduction.
2. Read Chapter 17, "Eye and Ear" from the Medical Terminology textbook.
3. Complete the Practice Activities. (Note: To receive a grade for this, you must click the "Practice Activities" link below.)
   
4. Add your initial posts and responses to the Module 15 Discussion.
5. Complete the Module 15 Pronunciation Exercise.
   
6. Complete the Module 15 Quiz.