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  1. Why Do Your Ears Hurt?
    Why Do Your Ears Hurt?
    The ear canal is a pathway running from the outer ear to the middle ear. It is about 2.5 centimetres long and 0.7 centimetres wide. It helps you hear sounds and protects your ears from infections.
    Structure

    The human ear canal is divided into two parts. The elastic cartilage part forms the outer third of the canal; its anterior and lower wall are cartilaginous, whereas its superior and back wall are fibrous. The cartilage is … See more

    Disorders

    Due to its relative exposure to the outside world, the ear canal is susceptible to diseases and other disorders. Some disorders include:
    • Atresia of the ear canal
    • Cerumen impaction… See more

    Earwax

    Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canals. It plays an important role in the human ear canal, assisting in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection f… See more

    Additional images

    • Base of skull. Inferior surface.
    • Left infratemporal fossa.
    • External and middle ear, opened from the front. Right side.
    • Horizontal section through left ear; upper half of section. … See more

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