Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance.

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

In order to reduce these reflections and maximize the transfer of sound energy from the air filled environment to the fluid filled inner ear, land animals evolved external ears as sound collectors and ...

Earwax is your friend. A gooey and somewhat gross friend. Next and last stop, the middle ear. We are now looking at an actual eardrum. The eardrum's a thin piece of skin, and other tissues ...

An illustrations showing the inner ear of a bat. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for ...

A unique fossil discovery in Brazil provides new insights into bird brain evolution, while a study highlights drastic ...

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 ...