The ear is the organ of hearing and, in mammals, balance. source
The ear is the organ of hearing and, in mammals, balance.
In mammals, the ear is usually described as having three parts—the outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear. source
In mammals, the ear is usually described as having three parts—the outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear.
The outer ear consists of the pinna and the ear canal. source
The outer ear consists of the pinna and the ear canal.
The middle ear includes the tympanic cavity and the three ossicles. source
The middle ear includes the tympanic cavity and the three ossicles.
The inner ear sits in the bony labyrinth, and contains structures which are key to several senses. source
The inner ear sits in the bony labyrinth, and contains structures which are key to several senses.
The ears of vertebrates are placed somewhat symmetrically on either side of the head, an arrangement that aids sound localisation. source
The ears of vertebrates are placed somewhat symmetrically on either side of the head, an arrangement that aids sound localisation.
The ear develops from the first pharyngeal pouch and six small swellings that develop in the early embryo called otic placodes. source
The ear develops from the first pharyngeal pouch and six small swellings that develop in the early embryo called otic placodes.
The ear are derived from ectoderm. source
The ear are derived from ectoderm.
The ear may be affected by disease, including infection and traumatic damage. source
The ear may be affected by disease, including infection and traumatic damage.
Diseases of the ear may lead to hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders such as vertigo. source
Diseases of the ear may lead to hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders such as vertigo.
The ear has been adorned by earrings and other jewellery in numerous cultures for thousands of years. source
The ear has been adorned by earrings and other jewellery in numerous cultures for thousands of years.
The ear has been subjected to surgical and cosmetic alterations. source
The ear has been subjected to surgical and cosmetic alterations.
The human ear consists of three parts—the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. source
The human ear consists of three parts—the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.
The ear canal of the outer ear is separated from the air-filled tympanic cavity of the middle ear by the eardrum. source
The ear canal of the outer ear is separated from the air-filled tympanic cavity of the middle ear by the eardrum.
The ear is connected to the throat at the nasopharynx, via the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube. source
The ear is connected to the throat at the nasopharynx, via the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube.
The middle ear lies between the outer ear and the inner ear. source
The middle ear lies between the outer ear and the inner ear.
Sound waves travel through the outer ear, are modulated by the middle ear, and are transmitted to the vestibulocochlear nerve in the inner ear. source
Sound waves travel through the outer ear, are modulated by the middle ear, and are transmitted to the vestibulocochlear nerve in the inner ear.
Injuries to the external ear occur fairly frequently, and can leave minor to major deformity. source
Injuries to the external ear occur fairly frequently, and can leave minor to major deformity.
