Slide show: How you hear
An auditory wonder
Your ears are pretty amazing acoustic devices, as yet unmatched by human ingenuity. In a person with normal hearing, the ears — in combination with the brain — gather and interpret sounds. Your ears allow you to hear the voice of a loved one, the call of a songbird or a crack of thunder.
Many factors are involved in this sensory wonder, so take a look at some of the important structures that make up the ear.
Slide show: How you hear
, Diseases and conditions, Ears nose and throat, Hearing loss
April 24, 2009
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