Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance.

The evolution of the mammalian ear is well documented and makes a nice evolutionary story. The ear consists of three parts: inner, middle, outer ear Some vertebrates lack middle and outer ear ...

The ear is an organ that must be cared for. It is susceptible to infections and can be damaged by some habits discussed in ...

Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions clinicians encounter, particularly in dogs with allergic skin disease.

Usually mild and short-lived, these bacterial infections are not contagious, although some people develop recurrent or chronic ear infections. The ear contains three main areas, the outer, middle, and ...