By winding itself in a spiral, the organ takes up less space. The bony chambers (purple) of the inner ear form precise geometric shapes (see Figure 4). There are five sensory epithelia in the balance ...

The inner ear is divided into two fluid filled chambers - one inside the other. Figure 3 illustrates the basic organization of both the organs of hearing and balance. The fluid in the two chambers ...

Use of the chinchilla as a model of middle ear infection in auditory research necessitates accessing the middle ear to collect samples or inoculate bacteria. This column describes a simple ...

A board-certified pediatrician speaks to the nuances of ear infections, and ways to minimize their discomfort and risks.

Middle ear infections: Viruses or bacteria infect the space behind your child's eardrum, causing ear pain and fullness, fever or muffled hearing. Middle ear infections usually affect kids under 7 ...

From their adorable snort to bulging eyes and ever-endearing waddle, smush-faced dogs are increasing in popularity due to ...

Conductive hearing loss, which most commonly happens in childhood, occurs when sounds do not reach the inner ear. Sound waves are blocked in the outer or middle ear due to ear infections ...