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Ringing in the ears
Tinnitus: The annoying whistling and buzzing does not originate in the ear, but in the brain.
28.10.2025
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ear canal
Sound waves captured by the outer ear enter the external auditory canal and cause the eardrum at the end of the canal to vibrate.
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Hearing
Neuroscientists are researching how the brain and the ear transform simple sound waves into fascinating worlds of acoustics.
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20.03.2017
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Hearing: The Cochlea
The inner ear contains a spiral structure that is very important for hearing: the cochlea.
23.10.2025
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Semicircular canals
The three semicircular canals per ear are interconnected, fluid-filled tubes that are positioned almost at right angles to each other and belong to the balance organ in the inner ear (vestibular apparatus). They serve to register angular accelerations, i.e., rotational movements of the head.
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Round window
The round window is a membrane-covered opening in the cochlea on the middle ear side. It is connected to the scala tympani and enables the necessary pressure equalization in the inner ear when sound is transmitted through the oval window.
