It's lined with mucous and helps regulate pressure around the eardrum so that sound waves can be transferred. Ears can vary, so what's considered normal anatomy of the inner or outer ear in one person ...

To understand the structure of the cochlear nerve, it's best to start with the anatomy of the ear. Your ear has three main ...

The temporal bones are two bony structures that shape the sides and base of the skull (cranium). They are located to the side of (lateral to) the temporal lobes of the brain’s cerebral cortex. The ...

Keep reading to explore several compelling reasons why it's generally not advisable to use cotton swabs when cleaning your ears. Understanding the potential risks and the natural functions of the ear ...

A mummified ice age cub discovered in Siberia is exceptionally preserved, providing the first view of what sabre-toothed cats ...

Paleontologists in Brazil unearthed a remarkably preserved fossil of a bird species named Navaornis hestiae, dating back 80 ...

Chris Carmack is done with people commenting on his kids' age gap and fired back at critics in a new social media post. The ...

The brains of today's birds facilitate a level of cognitive prowess and behavioral complexity rivaled only by mammals. But ...

By Mekado Murphy ‘Conclave’ | Anatomy of a Scene The director Edward Berger narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Ralph Fiennes. By Mekado Murphy ‘Smile 2’ | Anatomy of a Scene ...

In a new book, Chilean researcher Cristóbal Marín describes the exploitation and colonization suffered by the Fuegian ethnic ...

Every night, as I lay my head on my pillow, I pass my hand under my earlobe to smooth it out. It’s uncomfortable otherwise.