The helix is the prominent rim of the
auricle. Where the helix turns downwards
posteriorly, a small tubercle is sometimes seen, namely the ''
auricular tubercle of Darwin''.
Additional images
File:Gray906.png, The muscles of the auricula.
File:Darwin-s-tubercle.jpg, Left: Darwin's tubercle. Right: the homologous point in a macaque
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File:Slide2COR.JPG, External ear. Right auricle.Lateral view.
File:Slide3COR.JPG, External ear. Right auricle.Lateral view.
File:Slide4COR.JPG, External ear. Right auricle.Lateral view.
See also
References
Ear
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