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Dissection of ear from lateral aspect

Superficial structures of right auricle, lateral view

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Dissection of ear from lateral aspect
Superficial structures of right auricle, lateral view
The skin has been removed from the auricle to demonstrate the subcutaneous vessels and nerves. The perichondrium remains intact.
  1. Lesser occipital nerve
  2. Helix
  3. Triangular fossa
  4. Scaphoid fossa
  5. Upper pointer: Cymba conchae Lower pointer: Crus of helix
  6. Anthelix
  7. Cavum conchae
  8. Posterior auricular sulcus
  9. Antitragus
  10. Tail of helix
  11. Superficial fascia covering sternocleidomastoid muscle
  12. Superficial temporal vein
  13. Auriculotemporal nerve
  14. Superior auricular muscle
  15. Crura of anthelix
  16. Anterior auricular branch of superficial temporal artery
  17. Upper pointer: Helicis minor muscle Lower pointer: Anterior incisura
  18. Tragicus muscle
  19. Anterior auricular nerves
  20. Tragus
  21. Intertragic incisure
  22. Anterior auricular lymph nodes
  23. Greater auricular nerve (anterior branch)
  24. Lobule