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A decent diagram of the parts of the ear that can be used with students. Includes vocabulary and a labeled and unlabeled diagram.

A collection of parts of the ear worksheets from the American Audiology Association.

'Motile' (or moving) cilia are found in the lungs, respiratory tract and middle ear. These cilia have a rhythmic waving or beating motion (see right). They work, for instance, to keep the airways clear of mucus and dirt, allowing us to breathe easily and without irritation. They also help propel sperm.

To understand how we hear, and how some common problems occur, it helps to understand ear anatomy. ...