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External Ear Anatomy ? Introduction

The external ear is the initial segment of the auditory pathway, essential for sound reception and transmission. It comprises three main components: the auricle (pinna), external auditory canal (meatus), and tympanic membrane (eardrum). Each component has distinct anatomical features that contribute to its function in hearing.

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External Ear Anatomy ? Introduction

The external ear is the initial segment of the auditory pathway, essential for sound reception and transmission. It comprises three main components: the auricle (pinna), external auditory canal (meatus), and tympanic membrane (eardrum). Each component has distinct anatomical features that contribute to its function in hearing.

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External Ear Anatomy

Anatomy Of External Ear


The external ear is the first part of the auditory pathway.
• It plays a crucial role in receiving sound and guiding it
inward.
• 🧬 Main Components:
• [Link] (Pinna)
• [Link] Auditory Canal (Meatus)
• [Link] Membrane (Ear drum)
Key Structures Of
External Ear
1. Auricle (Pinna)
• Cartilage-supported, skin-
covered structure.
• Includes outer rim (helix), inner
ridge (antihelix), and bowl-
shaped cavity (concha).
• Tragus and antitragus are
cartilaginous flaps surrounding
the intertragic notch.
• The lobule (earlobe) lacks
cartilage.
2. External Auditory Meatus
(Ear Canal)
• A curved (S-shaped)
tunnel ~2.5 cm long:
• → Outer one-third:
cartilage
• → Inner two-thirds:
bone
• Lined with skin bearing
ceruminous glands to
produce protective
earwax.
3. Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum)
• • A thin connective-tissue membrane that vibrates to
transmit sound to the middle ear.

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