FMA54450Sensory organs
The outer anatomical structure of the auditory system that collects sound waves and directs them toward the external acoustic meatus.
The outer anatomical structure of the auditory system that collects sound waves and directs them toward the external acoustic meatus.
Outer auricular structure on the lateral side of the head that collects sound waves.
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Sensory organs transduce physical stimuli into neural signals carried by cranial nerves (such as the optic chiasm and oculomotor nerves) to the brain.
Extraocular muscles (rectus and oblique muscles) attach to the sclera to precisely rotate and align the eyeballs.
The bony orbits and temporal bones of the skull house and protect the delicate structures of sight, hearing, and balance.