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external ear

Term ID
UBERON:0001691
Synonyms
  • auricular region
  • auricular region of head
  • auris externa
  • outer ear
Definition
Part of the ear external to the tympanum (eardrum). It typically consists of a tube (the external auditory meatus) that directs sound waves on to the tympanum, and may also include the external pinna, which extends beyond the skull[GO]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_ear
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