Statements (21)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:anatomical_structure
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:auditory_canal
gptkb:external_acoustic_meatus |
gptkbp:bloodSupply |
gptkb:deep_auricular_artery
|
gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:auricle
gptkb:tympanic_membrane |
gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:ceruminous_glands
hair |
gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:first_pharyngeal_cleft
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gptkbp:function |
conducts sound waves to tympanic membrane
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
external auditory meatus
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gptkbp:innervates |
gptkb:vagus_nerve
gptkb:auriculotemporal_nerve |
gptkbp:length |
about 2.5 cm
|
gptkbp:linedBy |
gptkb:skin
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:temporal_bone
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gptkbp:partOf |
ear
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gptkbp:significance |
can be obstructed by cerumen (earwax)
site of otitis externa |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monro's_line
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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