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  1. Ear: Anatomy, Facts & Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Your outer ear and middle ear are separated by your eardrum, and your inner ear houses the cochlea, vestibular nerve and semicircular canals (fluid-filled spaces involved in balance and hearing).

  2. Ear - Wikipedia

    In vertebrates, an ear is the organ that enables hearing and (in mammals) body balance using the vestibular system. In humans, the ear is described as having three parts: the outer ear, the middle …

  3. Human ear | Structure, Function, & Parts | Britannica

    Dec 1, 2025 · Human ear, organ of hearing and equilibrium that detects and analyzes sound by transduction and maintains the sense of balance. Anatomically, the ear has three distinguishable …

  4. Ear Anatomy, Function, and Care - Verywell Health

    Oct 21, 2025 · This sensory organ is made up of the outer, middle, and inner ear. Learn about what each part does, how hearing and balance work, and common ear conditions.

  5. Ear - Diagram, Structure, Function - Science Notes and Projects

    May 31, 2025 · Found in humans and many other vertebrates, the ear includes structures both visible externally and hidden deep within the skull. These structures collect sound, convert it into electrical …

  6. How you hear - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 25, 2025 · Find out about the parts of the ear and what each part does. The ear has three main parts. These parts include the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. Each section is made up …

  7. Ear anatomy: Parts and functions | Kenhub

    Nov 3, 2023 · The ear is the sensory organ for hearing and balance and it is anatomically divided into 3 parts: the external, middle and internal ear.

  8. How the Ear Works - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    The sound waves enter the inner ear and then into the cochlea, a snail-shaped organ. The cochlea is filled with a fluid that moves in response to the vibrations from the oval window.

  9. Anatomy of the Ear | UMass Memorial Health

    These are the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The outer ear and middle ear help collect and amplify sound. The inner ear converts sound waves to messages that are sent to the brain. The inner …

  10. A Patient's Guide to the Normal Ear - Stanford Medicine

    The Anatomy and Function of the Normal Ear The ear consists of the organs of hearing and balance. These are located within the temporal bone in the base of the skull. The external ear includes the …