Helix (ear)
The helix is the prominent rim of the auricle. Where the helix turns downwards posteriorly, a small tubercle is sometimes seen, namely the auricular tubercle of Darwin.
| Helix | |
|---|---|
The auricle seen from the side | |
Horizontal section through left ear; upper half of section (helix labeled at bottom right) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | helix |
| TA98 | A15.3.01.005 |
| TA2 | 106 |
| FMA | 60992 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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