Synonyms Ears, earache Medical: auris Introduction The system ear hearing consists of two parts (peripheral and central). The peripheral part includes the pinna with the outer ear canal, the middle and inner ear (labyrinth) and the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve), which transmits all information from the ear to the brain. The central part includes … The human ear
The middle ear The middle ear (Auris media; Otos media; engl. Middle ear) belong to the middle ear: The eardrum (tympanum) is a membrane-like barrier between the external auditory canal and the tympanic cavity. With a thickness of 0.1 mm, it is extremely thin, oval and has a diameter of about 8 mm. On the … The middle ear | The human ear
The inner ear In the inner ear (auris interna; labyrinth; inner ear) is the cochlea, where sound is converted into nerve impulses. Right next to it is the organ of balance (vestibular organ). In contrast to the middle ear, the inner ear is filled with fluids, the so-called peri- and endolymph. Both fluids have different … The inner ear | The human ear
