The outer ear flap 'pinnae' surrounds each hole in the side of the skull and leads into the ear canal. This irregular cylinder averaging 6mm diameter and approx 25mm long narrows slightly, then widens towards its inner end, which is sealed off by the ear-drum.
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The average length of the ear canal in adults is about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch). It is important to note that there can be individual variations in ear canal depth.
The ampulla of the ear is superficial and located on the surface of the ear. It is a small swelling or dilatation at the entrance of the ear canal.
External ear contains ear canal.
The outer ear is the main region of the human ear that contains the ear canal. This part of the ear is responsible for collecting and funneling sound waves into the ear canal, which leads to the eardrum.
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No, the ear canal and the eardrum are different structures in the ear. The ear canal is a tube that carries sound to the eardrum, a thin layer of tissue that vibrates in response to sound waves. The eardrum separates the outer ear from the middle ear.