Anatomy and function of the vestibular system The inner ear has two functions: the cochlea processes auditory information, while the vestibule and semicircular canals are involved in maintaining balance. Maintaining balance involves the participation of several systems or senses, whose information is used jointly to enable the person to maintain posture or stabilize their gaze […]
Hearing is one of our most valuable senses, allowing us to connect to the world around us. However, hearing loss can affect the quality of our daily lives. It is essential to know how to recognize the signs of hearing loss and to know when it is time to see an audiologist. In this article, […]
The human ear is made up of 3 parts; the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. External ear The outer ear (on the left in the photo) is made up of the pinna, which is the visible part of the ear and the external ear canal. The pinna acts as a funnel […]