External auditory canal
System
Sensory (Ear)
SNOMED CT
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External auditory canal
Definition
A tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear. The human ear canal extends from the pinna to the eardrum and is about 26 mm in length and 7 mm in diameter.
Also known as auditory canal, ear canal, external acoustic tube, external auditory canal, external auditory tube — per UBERON
The External auditory canal is a part of the Sensory (Ear).
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ceruminoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ceruminous carcinoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |