The ears are organs that detect sound and help to regulate balance. There are two ears, one located on each side of the human head. Only a portion of the ear is visible on the outside of the body; most of the organ is inside the skull.British Tinnitus Association: Save Your Ears Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute: Anatomy of the Ear
Parts of the Ears
- Outer ear: Directs sound into the the middle ear
- Middle ear: Turns sound waves into vibrations that are delivered to the inner ear
- Inner ear: Contains the cochlea which is filled with liquid and lined with cilia (tiny hairs) that move and create nerve signals which the brain interprets as soundTom Henderson: Sound Properties and Their Perception: The Ear
Ears Health
Several factors can have an impact on the health of the ears such as noise level, hygiene and certain medications and chemicals.University of Rochester Medical Center: Ear Health: Protecting and Caring For Your Ears
Ear Diseases
Health problems that effect the ears include: ear infection, swimmer's ear, tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo.
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