Ear Anatomy, Cross Section

Get to know the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear with this cross section ear anatomy artwork.

The outer ear consists of the visible part known as the pinna and the ear canal, which directs sound waves towards the middle ear. The middle ear contains the eardrum and three small bones called the ossicles – the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes). These bones transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The inner ear houses the cochlea, responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain, as well as the vestibular system, which contributes to our sense of balance and spatial orientation.

We absolutely adore the old hand drawn anatomy illustrations and the intention with this artwork has been to honour their particular style, while combining it with a modern approach to patient education. Throughout our vintage collection, the names and labels have all been positioned to point towards the very centre of each artwork, an effect that is further enhanced with our signature dotted lines. This technique has given the informative texts an added function as a graphic element by itself; not to distract from the original source materials, but to complement it.

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Available as poster prints, canvas prints and print-it-yourself PDF files. Browse the image gallery and zoom in to view details of the various options for this artwork, incl. types and sizes, colour scheme (blue or grey), free optional QR Code, and placement of logo with website. ⚠️ Texts on artwork is English only.