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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.
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The ear can be divided into three parts: the outer ear,...
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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.
24 lis 2022 · The tragicus muscle lies vertically on the lateral aspect of the tragus. It is a flat, short muscle that is perpendicular to (but not in contact with) the antitragicus muscle. Antitragicus originates from the anteroinferior part of the antitragus to the tail of the antihelix and helix.
3 lis 2023 · Intrinsic muscles contribute to defining the shape of the auricle by passing between its cartilaginous parts. They are: helicis major, helicis minor, tragus, pyramidal muscle of auricle, antitragus muscle, transverse muscle of auricle, and oblique muscle of auricle.
28 wrz 2024 · Location. The external ear is located on the lateral sides of the head, just above the level of the jaw and positioned slightly toward the front of the temporal bone. The auricle is visible on both sides of the head, while the external auditory canal begins at the entrance of the ear opening and extends inward, ending at the eardrum.
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.
The pinna is the outer part of the ear, located on the sides of the head around the opening of the external auditory canal. It has a distinctive shape, characterised by various regions, and is made of cartilage covered by skin tissue. The auricle plays a very important role as it receives and decodes sounds, enabling us to hear.
