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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > external ear > ear canal
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > external ear > ear canal
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > external ear > ear canal
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > external ear > ear canal
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > external ear > ear canal
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > external ear > ear canal
Preferred Term:

ear canal

Definition:
The narrow passage way that conducts the sound collected by the ear auricle to the tympanic membrane.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
external ear
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • auditory canal
  • meatus acusticus externus
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/339897
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