What is another word for outer ear?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊtəɹ ˈi͡ə] (IPA)

The outer ear is a crucial part of the human auditory system. It is responsible for collecting sound vibrations and directing them towards the eardrum. The outer ear is also known as the pinna, auricle, or the external ear. The pinna is the most commonly used term for the visible part of the ear on the side of the head. The auricle is the medical term for the outer ear, and it is often used to describe the entire structure of the ear that is visible. Additionally, the external ear is a commonly used synonym for the outer ear, as it is the outermost part of the ear.

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Famous quotes with Outer ear

  • A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.
    John Muir
  • A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings, while incense is ever flowing from the balsam bells and leaves. No wonder the hills and groves were God's first temples, and the more they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.
    John Muir

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