PSY/CS330 Human Factors
5/1/00
Day 1-6
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
uThree Major Divisions
lOuter Ear receives sound directs it to the rest of the ear.
uPinna - directs sound energy to middle ear and helps  perception of the direction.
uExternal Auditory Meatus or Canal - 2.5 to 3 cm long, 7 mm wide Resonates at about 2-4K Hz.
uTympanic Membrane