outer ear

Examples (10)

• The visible part of the ear is called the outer ear.
• Infection of the outer ear is commonly known as swimmer's ear.
• The outer ear collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
• It's important to gently clean your outer ear, but avoid putting anything inside the canal.
• He suffered a minor injury to his outer ear while playing rugby.
• In anatomy class, we studied the structure of the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.
• She got a new piercing on the cartilage of her outer ear.
• Excess wax can sometimes cause a blockage in the outer ear.
• The doctor used an otoscope to examine the patient's outer ear and eardrum.
• The pinna, or auricle, is the main component of the outer ear in most mammals.