What it means
The curved flap of skin and cartilage that collects sound and funnels it into the ear canal. It is also called the pinna. In the heart, "auricle" also names a small pouch on each atrium.
For the nurse
To straighten the ear canal for ear drops or an otoscope, pull the auricle up and back in an adult, and down and back in a young child.
At a glance
| Spanish | pabellón auricular |
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Related terms
auditory
Relating to hearing or to the ear.
inner ear
The deepest part of the ear, inside the skull bone, which holds the organs of hearing and balance.
otitis externa
Inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal, often called swimmer's ear.