Helix (ear)

Helix
The auricle seen from the side
Horizontal section through left ear; upper half of section (helix labeled at bottom right)
Details
Identifiers
Latinhelix
TA98A15.3.01.005
TA2106
FMA60992
Anatomical terminology

The helix is the prominent rim of the auricle. Where the helix turns downwards posteriorly, a small tubercle is sometimes seen, namely the auricular tubercle of Darwin.


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