
Ear, Nose and Throat | Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Our physicians provide specialized expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat.
Human ear | Structure, Function, & Parts | Britannica
Oct 22, 2025 · Human ear, organ of hearing and equilibrium that detects and analyzes sound by transduction and maintains the sense of balance. Anatomically, the ear has three …
Ear - Wikipedia
In vertebrates, an ear is the organ that enables hearing and (in mammals) body balance using the vestibular system. In humans, the ear is described as having three parts: the outer ear, the …
Ear: Anatomy, Facts & Function - Cleveland Clinic
Aug 18, 2022 · Your outer ear and middle ear are separated by your eardrum, and your inner ear houses the cochlea, vestibular nerve and semicircular canals (fluid-filled spaces involved in …
Ear Anatomy, Function, and Care - Verywell Health
Oct 21, 2025 · They are divided into three portions: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each has an intricate structure of bones, nerves, and muscles. Just like other parts of the …
EAR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
: the characteristic vertebrate organ of hearing and equilibrium consisting in the typical mammal of a sound-collecting outer ear separated by the tympanic membrane from a sound-transmitting …
How the Ear Works - Johns Hopkins Medicine
It collects sound waves and channels them into the ear canal (external auditory meatus), where the sound is amplified. The sound waves then travel toward a flexible, oval membrane at the …
How you hear - Mayo Clinic
Feb 25, 2025 · Find out about the parts of the ear and what each part does. The ear has three main parts. These parts include the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. Each section …
Ultimate Guide to Ear Anatomy with all Parts, Names & Diagram
Mar 14, 2024 · Explore the intricacies of ear anatomy in our comprehensive guide! Our well-crafted ear parts diagrams reveal names, functions & details.
Eye and Ear Institute | Ohio State Medical Center
Eye and Ear Institute, part of our hospital locations, is a leader in outpatient health services. Learn how we can help you here at Ohio State.