Anatomy

Ear Auricle

The shell-like structure projects like a little wing (pinna) from the side of the head. Ear auricles collect sound from the environment.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The shell-like structure projects like a little wing (pinna) from the side of the head. Ear auricles collect sound from the environment.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Auricles, Ear
  • Ear Auricles
  • Ear Pinna
  • Pinna, Ear
  • Auricle, Ear
  • Ear Pinnas
  • Pinnas, Ear

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Ear, External (1963-2007)

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  1. A09w.246w.272w.197w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ear Auricle. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054644. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054644
  2. Ear Auricle. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auricle_(anatomy)
  3. Ear Auricle. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q379858