ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site ear The sense organ that in vertebrates detects sound and helps maintain balance. The visible portion of the ear, called the pinna, is part of the outer ear. Together, the outer ear and the middle ear collect sound and transmit it to the inner ear which contains the organs of (except in fish) hearing and balance. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP