The Ear
The ear consists of three distinct parts:
- The outer ear, comprising the auricle and the outer auditory canal
- The middle ear, comprising the tympanic cavity and the eustachian tube
- The inner ear, comprising the labyrinth and the inner auditory canal
![Cross-section of an ear](https://www.vestib.org/images/contenu/cross-section-of-an-ear-clpko.jpg)