Ear, artwork

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Ear, artwork

Ear. Computer artwork of the middle and inner ear. The middle ear includes the ear bones (ossicles, green), the ear canal (auditory canal, orange) and the ear drum (tympanic membrane, yellow). The inner ear is a series of fluid-filled passages (blue), including the cochlea (left), which is a hollow spiral that contains microscopic hairs that respond to sound vibrations from the middle ear, and the three semicircular canals, which provide a sense of balance by detecting movement of fluid through the three planes

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Anvil Audio Auditory Aural Balance Canal Cochlea Hammer Hearing Incus Inner Ear Labyrinth Loop Loops Malleus Middle Ear Organs Orientation Ossicle Ossicles Passage Passages Semicircular Canals Sense Spiral Stapes Stirrup Tympanic Membrane Vestibule

EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork showcases the intricate beauty and complexity of the human ear. In this computer-generated illustration, we are given a glimpse into both the middle and inner ear, revealing their vital functions in our auditory system. The middle ear is depicted with vibrant green hues, highlighting the presence of three tiny bones known as ossicles - the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes). These delicate structures work harmoniously to transmit sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. The orange-colored auditory canal leads us towards the yellow tympanic membrane or eardrum, which vibrates in response to incoming sound waves. Moving deeper into this artistic representation, we encounter a mesmerizing blue labyrinthine network that represents the fluid-filled passages of our inner ear. At its center lies the cochlea, a remarkable hollow spiral housing microscopic hairs that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for our brain to interpret. Additionally, three semicircular canals can be observed within this intricate structure; they play a crucial role in maintaining our sense of balance by detecting movement of fluid through different planes. Through this visually stunning print from Science Photo Library, we gain an appreciation for not only the aesthetic appeal but also for understanding how these organs collaborate seamlessly to grant us hearing abilities and spatial orientation.

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