Scapha
Scapha
- Synonym: Scaphoid fossa of the ear; Fossa of helix
Definition
The scapha is the narrow, elongated depression or groove in the external ear auricle that lies between the outer rim (helix) and the inner ridge (antihelix).
References
National Human Genome Research Institute. (n.d.) Anatomy of the ear and related information. Available at: [https://elementsofmorphology.nih.gov/anatomy-ear.shtml] (Accessed: 27 May 2025).
Szymanski A, Geiger Z. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Ear. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470359/
