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What is an otoplasty?
surgical reconstruction of ear deformities (otoplasties),
What is otoplasty?
Otoplasty refers to a group of plastic surgery procedures done to correct deformities of or disfiguring injuries to the external ear.
What is the medical term meaning cauliflower ear?
Cauliflower ear is a deformity of the external ear caused by infection or trauma; boxers, wrestlers and rugby players are prone to this.This normally occurs when small blood vessels that supply the outer portions of the ear become damaged or blocked by blood clots, this results in permanent deformation of the outer portions of the ear, so that the ear may resemble a "cauliflower".If the damage and condition already exists if may be able to be treated through cosmetic surgery.Cauliflower ear, named for the vegetable, is a deformity of the ear caused by injury. It is most common in boxers due to repeated blows to the ear. See the link below for more information on how this condition develops.
What is the medical term meaning absence of the external ear?
The medical term for absence of the external ear is "anotia." This condition involves complete absence of the external 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.
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.
Is the tympanic membrane part of the external ear?
Yes, the tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, is part of the external ear. It separates the external ear from the middle ear and plays a crucial role in transmitting sound waves to the middle ear.
Do platypuses have external ear lobes?
No. Platypuses have no external earlobes. They have external openings to the ear which are located either side of the base of the jaw.
What are the three parts of the ear and what structures are located in each part?
You have external ear, middle ear and the internal ear. You have the auricle and the ear canal is there in the external ear. Then you have a ear drum, that separates external ear from the middle ear. In the middle ear, you have three tiny bones. Eustachian canal is there in the middle ear. Then you have oval and round window to separate the middle ear from internal ear. In the internal ear, you have vestibulocochlear apparatus and the vestbulocochlear nerve is there.
Is the ear drum located in the outer ear or the inner ear?
It is just between your external ear and your middle ear.
The cartilage that provides support for the larynx and external ear?
elastic cartilage supports the external ear
What are the three regions of the ear?
external, middle, and inner ear
