Apex of auricle

Apex auriculae

  • Synonym: Tip of ear
  • Related terms: Apex of auricle; Tip of ear

Definition

The apex of auricle (Tip of ear) is an occasional protrusion of the outcurved margin of the helix slightly posterior to its upper end projecting upward and posteriorly from the free margin.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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