the external portion of the ear which collects sound waves and directs them into the ear It consists of the pinna (auricle) and the ear canal and is separated from the middle ear by the eardrum
This is also known as the auricle or pinna and includes the ear flap and the ear canal Problems in this part of the ear may include wax buildup in the canal, a foreign object in the ear canal or outer ear, and/or the ear canal not forming correctly or missing Back to the top P