ear

auditory apparatus

Sense organ in vertebrates that is specialized for the detection of sound, and the maintenance of balance. Includes the outer ear and middle ear, which collect and transmit sound waves; and the inner ear, which contains the organs of balance and (except in fish) hearing. Also includes the pinna, the visible part of the outer ear, present in some mammals.

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Type Bone
Structure parente sense organ
Nom latin auditory apparatus
FMA ID 52780

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ear?

Sense organ in vertebrates that is specialized for the detection of sound, and the maintenance of balance. Includes the outer ear and middle ear, which collect and transmit sound waves; and the inner ear, which contains the organs of balance and (except in fish) hearing. Also includes the pinna, the

What is the Latin name for the ear?

The Latin name for the ear is auditory apparatus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:52780 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001690 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — ear Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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