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Histology, Ear

Abdul Ansari  1 , Muhammad Ali Tariq  2 , Nazia M. Sadiq
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Histology, Ear

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The ear is a complex sensory organ responsible for hearing and balance. It is divided into three parts and involves an intricate interplay between structures to transmit sound waves into neural impulses read by the brain. This article will provide a brief overview of the parts of the ear, their corresponding histologies, and some critical clinical conditions that can cause hearing loss.

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Disclosure: Abdul Ansari declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Muhammad Ali Tariq declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Nazia Sadiq declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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