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What 3 structures compose the outer ear?
pinna, tympanic membrane, external auditory canal
Is the external ear surrounding the outer end of the tube that leads to the ear drum?
outer ear
How is the external ear different from the outer ear?
The external ear refers to the entire structure outside the ear canal, including the auricle (pinna) and ear canal, while the outer ear specifically refers to the visible part of the external ear, which is the auricle.
What is the difference between external and outer ear?
The external ear refers to the entire outer portion of the ear, which includes the auricle (or pinna) and the ear canal leading to the eardrum. In contrast, the outer ear specifically denotes the visible part of the ear (the auricle) and does not include the ear canal. Essentially, the external ear encompasses both the auricle and the ear canal, while the outer ear is limited to just the auricle itself.
Structure composing external ear?
The external ear is composed of two main structures: the pinna (auricle) and the external auditory canal. The pinna is the visible part of the ear that helps collect and direct sound waves towards the ear canal. The ear canal is a tube-like structure that extends from the pinna to the eardrum, and it is lined with skin and fine hairs to help trap debris and protect the ear.
Where does the External ear end?
The external ear ends at the ear canal, also known as the external acoustic meatus, which extends from the outer ear to the eardrum.
What is the medical term meaning the external portion of the ear?
outer ear
Part of the ear that catches sound waves?
External (outer) ear.
What structures makes up the outer ear?
The outer ear consist of the fleshy organ on the outside of your head, the ear cancal, and the ear drum.
Is the ear drum located in the outer ear or the inner ear?
It is just between your external ear and your middle ear.
What is the Name of outside part of the ear?
the anatomical name for outer ear is PINNA,The anatomical name for ear is OTO, e.g., inflammation of ear is OTitisENT a branch of Surgery is Ear Nose and Throat also called as( Oto rhino laryngology )Oto : EarRhino : NoseLarynx : ThroatExternal ( outer ) ear is also called as Pinna ( auricle ),The inflammation of outer ear (pinna) is also called as Otitis externa
What connective tissues form framework of outer ear?
The outer ear is primarily composed of elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage. Elastic cartilage forms the pinna of the ear, while fibrocartilage is found in the external auditory canal. These connective tissues provide structural support and flexibility to the outer ear.
