2.2.1.1.1 Lobe
The lowest part of the auricle; devoid of cartilage.
2.2.1.1.2 Anterior Groove of the Ear Lobe
The groove between the lobe and the cheek.
2.2.1.2.1 Helix
The prominent, curved, free rim of the auricle.
2.2.1.2.2 Helix Crus
A transverse ridge of the helix that continues posteriorly into the ear cavity.
2.2.1.2.3 Spine of the Helix Crus
Between anthelix and helicis uplift.
2.2.1.2.4 Notch of the Helix Crus
The cartilaginous prominence between the helix and the helix crus.
2.2.1.2.5 Helix Tubercle
The small prominence located on the posterior-superior portion of the helix.
2.2.1.2.6 Helix Cauda
The inferior part of the helix at the junction of the helix and the lobe.
2.2.1.2.7 Helix-Lobe Notch
The depression between the helix and the posterior rim of the lobe.
2.2.1.2.8 Anterior Groove of the Helix
The groove formed by the connection between the helix and the cheek.
2.2.1.3.1 Antihelix
The "Y" shape prominence, roughly opposite the helix, formed by the body of the antihelix, the superior antihelix crus, and the inferior antihelix crus.
2.2.1.3.2 Body of Antihelix
The principal, rough and vertical part of the antihelix.
2.2.1.3.3 Superior Antihelix Crus
The superior branch of the bifurcation of the antihelix.
2.2.1.3.4 Inferior Antihelix Crus
The inferior branch of the bifurcation of the antihelix.
2.2.1.3.5 Antihelix-Antitragus Notch
The depression between the antihelix and antitragus.
The curved depression between the helix and the antihelix; the scaphoid fossa.
The triangular depression bordered by the two antihelix crura and the helix.
2.2.1.6.1 Concha
The hollow area borders the orifice of the external auditory meatus. It is bordered by the helix, the antihelix, the tragus, and the antitragus; composed of the cymba conchae and the cavum conchae.
2.2.1.6.2 Cymba Conchae
The part of the concha superior to the helix crus.
2.2.1.6.3 Cavum Conchae
The part of the concha inferior to the helix crus.
2.2.1.7.1 Tragus
The curved cartilaginous flap projecting lateral to the external auditory meatus.
2.2.1.7.2 Supratragic Notch
The depression between the tragus and the lower border of the helix crus.
2.2.1.7.3 Apex of the Upper Tragus
The superior prominence on the free rim of the tragus.
2.2.1.7.4 Apex of the Lower Tragus
The inferior prominence on the free rim of the tragus.
2.2.1.7.5 Anterior Groove of the Tragus
The shallow groove between the tragus and the cheek.
2.2.1.8.1 Antitragus
The flap opposite the tragus and superior to the ear lobe.
2.2.1.8.2 Apex of the Antitragus
The point at the free end of the antitragus.
2.2.1.8.3 Intertragic Notch
The depression between the tragus and antitragus.
The foramen anterior to the cavum conchae.
The flat area on the posteromedial surface of the auricle formed by the helix.
The flat area on the posteromedial surface of the auricle formed by the helix cauda.
The flat area on the posteromedial surface of the ear lobe.
The prominence formed by the scapha on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The prominence formed by the triangular fossa on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The prominence formed by the cymba conchae on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The prominence formed by the cavum conchae on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The depression formed by the superior antihelix crus on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The depression formed by the inferior antihelix crus on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The depression formed by the antihelix on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The depression formed by the helix crus on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The depression formed by the antitragus on the posteromedial surface of the auricle.
The highest part of the auricular attachment to the scalp.
The lowest part of the auricular attachment where the ear lobe attaches to the cheek.