Pinna

The portion of the ear that projects from the head; the external ear.


The flap of skin and cartilage that projects from the head at the exterior opening of the external auditory meatus of the ear. In man the pinna is largely vestigial but it may be partly concerned with detecting the direction of sound sources.


The part of the ear, formed of cartilage and skin, that is external to the head. In animals it is an important element in detecting the direction of sound.


The auricle or projected part of the external ear. It directs sound waves into the external acoustic meatus toward the tympanic membrane.


The outer portion of the ear, comprised of cartilage and skin, forms a pliable structure. This area is also referred to as the auricle.


The outer part of the ear, also known as the auricle.


 


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