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14 wrz 2024 · The outer ear, consisting of the pinna (the visible part of the ear) and the auditory canal, is our first line of defense in the hearing process. The pinna, with its unique shape and contours, acts like a natural satellite dish, collecting sound waves and funneling them into the ear canal.
Sound waves vibrating through mediums such as air, water, or metal are the stimulus energy that is sensed by the ear. The hearing system is designed to assess frequency (pitch) and amplitude (loudness). Sound waves enter the outer ear (the pinna) and are sent to the eardrum via the auditory canal.
1 dzień temu · The ear is a complex sensory organ responsible for hearing and balance. It is divided into three main sections: the external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Each part plays a critical role in capturing sound, transmitting it, and maintaining equilibrium. The ear consists of structures such as the auricle (pinna), external auditory canal, tympanic.
Anatomy of the Auditory System. The ear can be separated into multiple sections. The outer ear includes the pinna, which is the visible part of the ear that protrudes from our heads, the auditory canal, and the tympanic membrane, or eardrum.
The ear is divided into outer (pinna and tympanic membrane), middle (the three ossicles: malleus, incus, and stapes), and inner (cochlea and basilar membrane) divisions. Sound waves travel along the auditory canal and strike the tympanic membrane, causing it to vibrate.
28 wrz 2024 · Tragus: The tragus is a small, pointed flap of cartilage that projects outward from the front of the auricle, covering part of the external auditory canal. It is positioned anterior to the concha and plays a role in sound wave entry.
16 sie 2020 · This article will focus on the anatomy of the external ear – its structure, neurovascular supply and clinical correlations. The external ear can be divided functionally and structurally into two parts; the auricle (or pinna), and the external acoustic meatus – which ends at the tympanic membrane.