The organization of the ear

The external ear

onsists of the auricle and the external auditory meatus

The Auricle : Parts

 

 

Functions

Collects sounds waves, and directs them into the external auditory meatus.

 
   

 

Neurovascular supply of Auricle

Arteries
Veins
Lymphatics
Innervation
  • Superficial temporal artery
  • Posterior auricular artery.
  • Superficial temporal vein

  • Posterior auricular vein

  • Drain into the external jugular vein.
  • Superficial parotid lymph nodes
  • Retro auricular lymph nodes
  • Deep cervical lymph nodes
  • Superficial cervical nodes
  • Auricular branches of facial, glossopharngeal and vagus

  • Auriculotemporal

  • Great auricular

 
The Larynx and the Ear
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