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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 external ear consists of the auricle (pinna) and the external auditory canal. Its primary role is to collect and direct sound waves into the ear. Auricle (Pinna): The visible part of the ear, made of elastic cartilage and skin. It has several landmarks including the helix, antihelix, tragus, and lobule, which help to funnel sound waves into ...
3 lis 2023 · Auricle (anterior view) The center of the auricle has a fossa that is continuous with the external acoustic meatus called the concha of the auricle. This concha is covered with a triangular cartilaginous process called the tragus. The base of the tragus is attached to facial skin, whereas its apex partially covers the entrance to the external ...
The outer ear, also known as the external ear, is the visible part of the ear that collects sound waves from the environment and directs them towards the middle and inner ear. It consists of three main structures: the pinna, the external auditory canal, and the tympanic membrane.
The medical term for the outer ear is the auricle or pinna. The outer ear is made up of cartilage and skin. There are three different parts to the outer ear; the tragus, helix and the lobule.
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.
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.
