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Lobule of auricle

Lobulus auriculae

  • Synonym: Lobe of ear
  • Related terms: Lobule of auricle; Lobe of ear

Definition

Lobule of auricle is the non-cartilaginous inferior end of the auricle (or external ear) that lies below the tragus and the antitragus. It is composed of tough areolar and adipose tissues. Since, the lobule is devoid of an elastic cartilaginous framework, therefore it lacks the firmness and elasticity of the rest of the auricle.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS and reviewed by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Szymanski, A. and Geiger, Z. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Ear. [Updated 2022 Jul 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470359/

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 903.

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