The ear is a remarkable organ that plays a crucial role in our ability to hear and maintain balance. Here are its main functions:

Hearing

The ear is divided into three main parts, each with specific functions related to hearing:

1. Outer Ear:
- Pinna: This is the visible part of the ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
- Ear Canal: Sound waves travel through the ear canal to the eardrum.
2. Middle Ear:
- Eardrum: Vibrates in response to sound waves and transfers these vibrations to the tiny bones in the middle ear.
- Ossicles (Malleus, Incus, Stapes):These three small bones amplify the vibrations and transmit them to the inner ear.
3. Inner Ear:
- Cochlea: A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure that converts vibrations into electrical signals.
- Auditory Nerve: Carries the electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound.

Some of the common issues with ears are:

• Hearing issues
• Balance issues
• Tinnitus ( constant ringing or abnormal noise )
• middle or ear canal infections
• ear wax issues