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.
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.
The outer curve of the auricle is called the helix, which connects with the lobule of the ear. Parallel and anterior to the helix is a smaller curve, aptly called the antihelix. In the centre of the auricle, there is a depression called the concha of the auricle, which gives rise to ...
The nose may be best known for inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, but it also contributes to other important functions, such as tasting. The anatomy of the nose can be divided into the external nose and the nasal cavity. There are 12 cranial bones that contribute to the structure ...
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...
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)....
A joint holds the head of the malleus and the incus together. Function Theossicle bones’ sensory roleis hearing. The bones work together to transmit sound waves from the outer ear to the inner ear. They do this by taking the vibrational pressure from the eardrum to the malleus, then the...
Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy 2015, 33 (1): 1-4. DOI: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2015 Abstract (1491) Save Objective To study the blood supply source and style of accessory nerve to provide a reliable anatomical basis for transfer of the vascularized accessory nerve and the vascular...
The pharynx is the portion of the digestive system posterior to the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx.
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...