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Line 257: − ==Function of the Ear== − The main function of the ear is to recieve auditory and vestibular input. − It locates the directional source of sound, collects sound waves and conducts them to the special organ of sense in the inner ear, where sound is converted to electrical impulses and transmitted to the brain. − − On this page the structure of the ear is mainly discussed, to fully understand how the ear functions please look at the [[Ear - Anatomy & Physiology|Auditory]] section of the wiki. − − The ear is composed of three separate but interconnected structural compartments: external, middle and inner ear. −
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==Content Requiring integration from 'The Ear' page==
==The External Ear==
==The External Ear==