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24 lis 2022 · There is a cartilaginous portion, known as the pinna or auricle and a bony, tubular segment called the external acoustic meatus. The former portion of the auditory system is the first point at which sound wave modification begins.
- Inner Ear
The inner ear is embedded within the petrous part of the...
- Middle Ear
The ear is structurally divided into three parts: the...
- Inner Ear
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.
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.
28 wrz 2024 · Structure and Anatomy Overview. The auricle (or pinna) is the visible part of the external ear, composed mainly of elastic cartilage covered by skin. Its intricate structure consists of various folds, ridges, and depressions that give it its unique shape.
The auricle (or pinna, pinna of ear, auricle of ear, auricula, latin: auricula) is the external, visible component of the ear around the outer opening of the ear canal. The auricle is musculocutaneous tissues attached to the skull.
The auricle (or pinna) is the elastic cartilaginous part of the external ear which projects outwards from the side of the head and is covered over by skin. The auricle is connected inwards to the external acoustic meatus or canal that leads to the tympanic membrane.
20 lip 2024 · Auricle (pinna) The auricle is the part of the ear that projects laterally from the head. It is composed of an irregular concave plate of elastic cartilage and dense connective tissue, covered by skin which contains short hairs (tragi), sebaceous glands, and ceruminous glands.