Novel surgical tools demand revision of our anatomical knowledge. Anatomical drawings are extraordinarily useful to describe organs and highlight surgical details, representing an exceptional method ...

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Upright and standing tall, folded or curled, cat ears come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Despite dramatic variations in appearance between some breeds, all cat ears function the same way. Ears can ...

A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Foreign Object In The Ear. Otitis Media Middle ear infection, or otitis media, is a common type of infection that may or may not ...

The ear canal is a small, tube-like pathway that extends from the outer ear to the eardrum. A range of health problems can affect this sensitive area, including infection, inflammation, and injury. In ...

Anyone who examines Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical drawings will probably first ask themselves to what extent the detailed studies correlate to today’s state of medical knowledge. The depictions seem ...

The ear is a complex organ consisting of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear, resting in the temporal bone. It is responsible for hearing, balance, and ...