WebMD takes you on a visual tour through the ear, helping you understand the causes of childhood ear infections and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Sagittal view of the head and neck showing the division of the pharynx Image:“2411_Pharynx” by Phil Schatz. License: CC BY 4.0 Muscles of the pharynxConstrictor muscles constitute the outer circular layer of muscle. During swallowing , constrictor muscles constrict to propel the food bolus ...
Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear. Infection and Hearing Impariment. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. From:http://media.johnwiley.com.au/pro duct _data/excerpt/70/18615650/1861565070. pdfIrwin J. Basic anatomy and physiology of the ear. In: Valerie E. Newton, Pamela J. Vallely (eds)....
openings. Thenasopharynxis part of the upper throat extending from the posterior nasal cavity. The nasopharynx carries air inhaled through the nose. The middle ear is connected to the nasopharynx through theeustachian tube. The middle ear is separated from the outer ear by thetympanic membrane, or...
Ears are located in the middle of either side of a human’s head. Ears are the only hearing organs in the human body, functioning mainly to receive sound, but also help maintain balance. The visible portion of an ear is part of the outer ear, and is called an ‘ear flap’, ‘auricl...
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Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection. It happens when a fragile structure labyrinth gets swelled. Common symptoms include, Problem with hearing and balance Ear pain and pressure In labyrinthitis, pus can come out from the ear. Nausea
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Occasionally, earlobes may become swollen. If they do, it is often due toallergies, infection, or injury.Ear piercingsdone in the earlobe can sometimes become inflamed or infected binabina / E+ / Getty Images Anatomy The outer ear, also called the auricle or pinna, is made up of cartilage...
Mastoiditis is inflammation of the air cells located in the mastoid process, and is often caused by severe middle ear infection (otitis media). Mastoiditis can spread from the temporal bone into the cranial cavity, causing meningitis, or inflammation of the meninges. Sources...