The Fleshy Part of the External Ear on the Outside

Question

The fleshy part of the external ear on the outside of the head is the
A) external auditory canal.
B) ceruminous gland.
C) tympanic membrane.
D) auricle.
E) middle ear.

Accepted Answer

The fleshy part of the external ear on the outside of the head is called the auricle, also known as the pinna. The external auditory canal, ceruminous gland, tympanic membrane, and middle ear are all located inside the ear and are not considered part of the auricle.