Anatomy Of The Ear (Illustrated And Explained)

In this video we explore the gross anatomy of the ear, taking a look at the pinna, ear canal, middle ear, inner ear and surrounding structures such as the temporal bone and cartilage.

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[TruthOverLies]

Conner, this was very informative. Great job explaining the ear anatomy. Can you do a video explaining deafness. I understand there are multiple reasons but perhaps you can explain some of them. Thank you! Maryland USA

[CormacksGirl]

Absolutely loved this, clear diagrams and explained in a way that was easy to understand! Can't wait for the next videos!

[youwontknowme]

i have a biology test this saturday and you literally saved my life T—T thank you

[littlecritter]

I have Endolymphatic Hydrops/Meniere's disease. So I find it cool to see the whole ear. We aren't taught in school how the ear tells our brain where we are in space.

[justausername]

Very informative and easy to understand - I used to suffer from musical tinnitus but it seems to have healed or at least gotten much better since I no longer play live (it took over 10 years). I guess my question would be what parts of the ear are affected by tinnitus and why?

[PurplePinkRed]

Excellent video Conor! I don't think I've found a better presentation on this anywhere 👏 Great to see your channel growing so fast too!

[joykiser]

You draw very well. Fascinating to see all the workings of the ear. Thank you!

[chantelm]

This was great! I never knew that the pinna allows us to locate sounds vertically. I'm going to go watch the video explaining middle ear fluid next.

[aedved]

Hello - lovely diagram. Very informative. What drawing tablet and software are you using? I especially liked the sparkly "ink".

[eileenh]

Fascinating, informative (❤️ labels too). Had painful earaches in one ear at night as a child (in the 60’s) and my mother warmed up baby oil and used a Q-Tip to drip it into my ear canal. I thought she must be my very own Angel. Late teen/early 20’s, I had near constant pain and yellow liquid drainage. After a polyp was removed (still wince remembering that), I was informed of a perforated eardrum. The hole must have been impressive because years later I’d feel a painful pop then, I could blow warm air out of my ear for a time (such fun at parties!). Recently, I felt pain and pressure in that ear for about a week; rationalizing that it must be a swollen node from fighting off “the Rona” because I had no blockage or drainage) then, after a boozy Easter; boom! Sharp pain, sticky liquid drainage and blockage (that’s what I get for having a bit of fun, reallyJS?) Got antibiotic drops from a walk-in but my traumatized child wouldn’t allow them to irrigate. Having watched these videos, I clearly see why a Q-tip should not be pushed into the ear canal (some of us need pictures to learn. With the pain and pressure I’ve endured, it’s little wonder I haven’t ripped my ear off in my sleep). I’m wondering if the pain is from pressure behind my eardrum (eustachian tube blocked?). Obviously I need professional help from an ENT. Thank you for this education, for having empathy for the pain you could cause while probing and for understanding that uneducated patients may be terrified and may wait until their pain is unbearable before they’ll seek professional assistance. 💖🙏🏻

[Meeviche]

Very informative and well done. Thanks for the lesson!

[exquisitecandy]

I have looked and looked, finally I understand! I can never thank you enough for this clear and concise description and explanation all in one place. Loved it! The drawing helped a lot!

[jessicasmith]

Hi,
I had a severe ear infection that caused my eardrum to rupture a number of years ago. My question is could that infection cause damage to my eustachian tube that it now sticks together. When I have to pop my ears what I hear sounds like something that is glued together being pulled apart after which my hearing improves. Thank you
Jessica

[eshackleton]

Conor, brilliant commentary and illustration. You’re on point - I have seen only one Santorini’s fissures being labeled in all the illustrations I came across. Rare sighting indeed.

[StefanPriceUK]

Hello. My ear is muffled, pressure, pain. Burning. There is some fluid but the Dr says not infected. I'm sweating. Using a zimmer frame, confused. Very dizzy. Tinnitus. Is this my ear?

[paulinehawkins]

This by far is the best comprehensive drawing I’ve seen of the anatomy of the ear. Especially with it being well labeled and colour coded. So complicated and yet you explain it beautifully. Looking forward to the next session covering the eustation tube etc. thanks Connor for sharing this interesting information. Take care. X

[abcdestroyer]

I wonder if it would be possible to get a UK audiologist podcast. It'd be really cool listening to professionals share stories or talk about their opinions and histories on different procedures, techniques, tools, people, etc.

[rob]

This was the clearest and most comprehensive diagram I've seen. Thank you. Love your channel.

[Le_Lys_Eclectique]

That was a brilliant explanation! Very clear!
But do we need to internally wash the ears with soap?
Or is it better not and only occasionally use ear drops?
Thank you ❤

[SherrySpies]

What would happen if someone put a transmitter in the pulp of my tooth and it put out vibrations and high hertz sounds through my ear