Outer ear

chosen system. Inspection: Inspection of the ears: Both ears are present, are both of equal size with no presence of swelling or thickening. Colour of left ear is consistent with the patient’s facial skin colour. Both ears are symmetrical and are both aligned with the outer canthus. Redness apparent on the right ear. Bilaterally the skin on both ears is intact with no lumps or lesions. Small amount of yellow discharge present in right ear, left ear free of…

the ears. Ears are believed to be almost as (if not more) unique as fingerprints. Even both ears of each individual might seem similar, they can still be possibly differentiated from each other. The components to the outer ear include the auricle and the earlobe. These parts are shaped differently from person to person which allows uniqueness in shape, size, and pattern. According to the JCDR, “Ear biometrics can positively identify an individual using comparative analysis of the human ear and…

affecting the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear or brainstem. Most of us would have staggered, lost balance, or tilting to one side for a few seconds when you spun around fast, such as when riding a merry-go-round. That feeling can describe what it is like to have vestibular disease. One of the most common causes of peripheral vestibular disease, which include the inner ear and pathway to the brainstem, is due to inflammation of the inner ear…

Glue Ear: A guide for those working with young children (1) What is glue ear? Glue ear, also known as otitis media with effusion (OME), is a common condition among young children. It is supposedly most common between the ages of 1 and 6 {2}. The ear is divided into three parts - the inner, middle and outer {3}. Glue ear occurs when the middle ear becomes filled with a sticky fluid, similar to glue {3}. When it comes to hearing, vibrations travel through the three parts of the ear until they…

Keratinized Stratified squamous epithelium are cells on the surface of the pinna of the ear in the epidermis. These are structurally flat cells, and although they are part of the skin surface layer they are no longer active cells by the lack of blood supply. They are pack of a keratin proteins, which main purpose is to make our skin waterproof from hazard chemicals. These dead cells are constantly deteriorating from the surface of the skin. The cells on the base layer are really cuboidal shape.…

Shiba Inus The Shiba Inu puppy has to be one of the most appealing puppies ever. With their pointy ears and round face, they look like they just came out of a teddy bear factory. But there is much more to these adorable dogs than what meets the eye. They have a rich history too. The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the six native Japanese breeds, with the Akita being the largest. The Shiba Inus’ DNA is proof that it is one of the oldest members of the dog family. Appearance Male Shiba Inus are 35…

Mdm Vani is brought in by her daughter to get her ears checked. She is 80 years old and her daughter claims that her mother has had hearing loss for a few years now. Because she lives alone in a 3-room HDB flat, she is in need of hearing aids as she has trouble using electronic devices daily and family members complain that Mdm Vani cannot hear them whenever they call her on her cellphone. This is the audiogram of Mdm Vani’s ears after conduction of the hearing test. Hearing loss…

in the outer or middle ear, so sound cannot be conducted the same as in a healthy ear. Sensorineural hear loss is caused by non-functioning hair cells in the cochlea. Sensorineural is more serious because it could be permanent. Both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss limit the ear from producing the same sound as a healthy ear, but they are treated in different ways. Conductive hearing loss can be treated with medication, and sensorineural can be treated with earing aids or middle ear…

1984 is a story where The Inter Party has total control over The Outer Party. The connection between if The Outer Party in 1984 has freedom or not is easily established in many ways that will be explained. Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Easily it is shown that these citizens do not experience anything close to that. Clearly, the lack of personal freedom is evident throughout Orwell’s 1984 because it's being divided by the…

and part is solid, and is made of iron and magnesium. These rocks are very shiny and beautiful to look at, so be sure to bring your cameras! While in the mantle, you will be experiencing increasing pressure, but as long as you swallow to pop your ears, you should be fine! The mantle is the largest layer of the earth (almost 3,000 kilometers thick, and between 670-2,890 km from the surface of the Earth) so it will be the longest part of our…