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Laboratory 30. Temporal Bone and Ear
Step 1. The External Ear
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The external ear consists of an auricle (lobe) and the external ear canal. These structures function to collect and localize sound vibrations, and transmit them towards the middle ear (Figure 30.1).

Identify the following regions of the auricle:


Also identify the external auditory meatus and canal.
 

Links and References:
Grant's: 7.135
Netter: 88
Rohen/Yokochi: 120