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auricle ![click to hear : auricle click to hear : auricle](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Soft cartilaginous outer portion of the ear located at the side of the head; it allows sounds to be collected.
earlobe ![click to hear : earlobe click to hear : earlobe](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Fleshy extension of the lower section of the auricle; it plays no role in hearing.
acoustic meatus ![click to hear : acoustic meatus click to hear : acoustic meatus](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Opening through which sounds collected by the auricle reach the tympanic cavity.
tragus ![click to hear : tragus click to hear : tragus](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Flat triangular protuberance located in front of the acoustic meatus, protecting especially the concha.
anterior notch ![click to hear : anterior notch click to hear : anterior notch](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Deep depression separating the helix from the tragus.
crus of helix ![click to hear : crus of helix click to hear : crus of helix](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Front portion of the helix beginning at the base of the concha.
triangular fossa ![click to hear : triangular fossa click to hear : triangular fossa](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Small depression located in the upper portion of the helix between its two branches.
tail of helix ![click to hear : tail of helix click to hear : tail of helix](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Terminal end of the helix extending to the upper portion of the lobe.
antitragus ![click to hear : antitragus click to hear : antitragus](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Small triangular protuberance at the terminal end of the antihelix.
intertragic notch ![click to hear : intertragic notch click to hear : intertragic notch](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Deep depression at the base of the acoustic meatus between the antitragus and the tragus.
concha ![click to hear : concha click to hear : concha](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Deep cavity of the auricle of the ear above the antitragus; the acoustic meatus opens into it.
antihelix ![click to hear : antihelix click to hear : antihelix](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Protuberance parallel to and inside the helix dividing into two branches in its upper section.
helix ![click to hear : helix click to hear : helix](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Protruding fold of the auricle of the ear extending from the concha to the lobe.