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external ear

auricular region

Part of the ear external to the tympanum (eardrum). It typically consists of a tube (the external auditory meatus) that directs sound waves on to the tympanum, and may also include the external pinna, which extends beyond the skull[GO].

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Tipo Organ
Estructura principal subdivision of head
Nombre latino auricular region
FMA ID 52781

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the external ear?

Part of the ear external to the tympanum (eardrum). It typically consists of a tube (the external auditory meatus) that directs sound waves on to the tympanum, and may also include the external pinna, which extends beyond the skull[GO].

What is the Latin name for the external ear?

The Latin name for the external ear is auricular region.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:52781 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001691 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — external ear Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.