Hearing Collection (#14)

Artwork of sensory organs in middle & inner ear
Middle and inner ear. Artwork illustrating the internal organs of the human ear. The middle ear transmits sound from the ear drum (pink centre left) to the inner ear

False-colour SEM of ciliated hair cells in the ear
Inner ear. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of bundles of ciliated hair cells (pink) situated in the macula utriculi within the human inner ear

False-colour SEM of hair cells in the inner ear
Inner ear. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of hair cells (yellow) which are part of the Organ of Corti in the inner ear

False-colour SEM of macula utriculi of inner ear
Inner ear. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of ciliated hair cells (pink) of the macula utriculi, the neurosensory part of the utriculus

Illustration of a hair cell in the human inner ear
Illustration of a single sensory " hair" cell of the organ of Corti, the sense organ of the cochlea in the human inner ear

Woman listening, with a hand cupped to her ear

Human ear, computer artwork

Ear

Thermogram of a close-up of a human ear
Human ear. Thermogram of a close-up view of a mans ear, showing variations in temperature. The temperature runs from red (warmest) through yellow, green, cyan and blue to mauve (coldest)

External view of a mans ear
Ear. View of a mans ear. The external part of the ear (the pinna) serves to channel sound waves towards the inner ear

Computer-enhanced view of human face and ear pinna
Hearing. Abstract computer-enhanced view of a womans face in profile with an ear pinna in the background. The pinna (outer ear) directs sound down the ear canal (upper centre) to the eardrum

Artwork of the hearing organs of the human ear
Organs of hearing. Artwork illustrating the hearing organs of the human ear. At left is the visible part of the ear, the pinna, which channels sound waves along the ear canal to the ear drum

Hearing
MODEL RELEASED. Hearing. Abstract depiction of human hearing, in which spectra of light are seen entering the ear of a young woman

3-D computer model of the anatomy of the human ear
Ear anatomy. Three-dimensional computer model of the anatomy of the human ear. Bone is dark blue. At right, the outer ear pinna collects sound waves which pass down the auditory canal to strike

Swirling effect around ear pinna of a child
Ear pinna. Swirling effect around the ear pinna (auricle) of a young girl. This fleshy part of the outer ear, made of cartilage and skin, serves to collect sound and direct it into the ear canal

Hearing a loud sound: girl plugs ears with fingers
MODEL RELEASED. Hearing a loud sound. Young girl plugs her ears with her fingers to block out a loud sound. Her eyes are closed and her face is straining to the loudness of this noise

Artwork of section through human ear
Artwork of a section through the human ear, showing the outer ear (auricle or pinna) at left, the earhole passage (more correctly called the external auditory meatus)

Painful noise
MODEL RELEASED. Painful noise. Conceptual image of a woman holding her hands to her ears in pain caused by a loud noise. The yellow trace at upper left could represent the sound waves of the noise

Tinnitus, conceptual computer artwork. Tinnitus is experienced as ringing in the ears. It is a symptom of ear injury or hearing loss

Hearing loss
MODEL RELEASED. Hearing loss. Elderly woman with her hand to her ear as she is straining to hear

Sound wave, computer artwork
Conceptual computer artwork representing a sound wave

Human ear, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a human ear shown in contour-lines

Tinnitus, conceptual artwork

Doctor holding an otoscope
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor holding an otoscope. This is a medical device which is used to examine the eyes and ears

Primate ear canal, SEM

Middle ear bone, SEM
Middle ear bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the human middle ear, showing the stapes (ring-shaped). The stapes is one of three bones (known as the ossicles)

Inner ear anatomy, artwork
Inner ear anatomy. Artwork showing the anatomy of the inner human ear, the organ of hearing and balance. The ear canal (bottom) leads from the pinna (not seen), the visible part of the ear

Sensory hair cell in the ear, artwork
Sensory hair cell in the ear. Artwork showing a section through part of the cochlea, the inner ears auditory sense organ. The hair-like cells (grey) at upper centre are stereocilia

Helicotrema cochlear structure, diagram
Helicotrema cochlear structure. Diagram of a cross-section through the cochlea (an organ found in the inner ear), showing the helicotrema

Functional areas of the brain, artwork
Artwork showing the functional areas of the brain, including the cerebral regions involved in thought, memory, smell, hearing, vision and speech

Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
Exhibition of Bells telephone. Patented in March 1876 by the Scottish-US inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), this telephone is on display at the Centennial Exposition

Perforated eardrum, artwork
Perforated eardrum. Artwork of a perforated (torn) eardrum (right), or tympanic membrane, and a normal eardrum (left), as seen from the outer ear

Human ear, artwork
Human ear. Artwork of the pinna, the external part of the ear

Sensory hair cells in ear, SEM

Bony labyrinth, 1844 artwork
Bony labyrinth, external. This anatomical artwork is figure 1, plate 82 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Middle ear anatomy, 1844 artwork
Middle ear anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 5, plate 81 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Bones of the middle ear, 1844 artwork
Bones of the middle ear. These anatomical artworks form plate 81 bis from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Inner ear hair cells, light micrograph
Inner ear hair cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of sensory hair cells (blue) from the cochlea of the inner ear. The protein GLAST (glutamate-aspartate transporter) has been labelled red

Ear, artwork
Ear. Computer artwork of the middle and inner ear. The middle ear includes the ear bones (ossicles, green), the ear canal (auditory canal, orange) and the ear drum (tympanic membrane, yellow)

Inner ear hair cells, SEM
Inner ear hair cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of sensory hair cells from the organ of Corti, in the cochlea of a mammalian inner ear

Brain with headphones, artwork
Brain with headphones, computer artwork

Tinnitus, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a bell ringing in a persons ear, representing experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is as ringing in the ears often caused as a symptom of ear injury or

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"Hearing the Symphony of Life: From Urban Foxes to Inner Ears" Amidst the nocturnal charm of Bristol, a young urban Red fox stands on a wall, its ears perked up in anticipation. Delve into the intricate world with a cross-section diagram showcasing the remarkable structure of the human ear. Explore the wonders within as we unravel a detailed diagram depicting the auditory canal, eardrum, semicircular canals, cochlea nerve, and more. Blodgetts Hearing Aid - bridging gaps between silence and sound since [insert year], empowering individuals to rediscover life's melodies. Cecil Aldin's whimsical illustration captures Tatters chasing after a car while his keen sense guides him through thrilling adventures. Transport yourself back in time as Darius I commands an audience with Persian art that beautifully portrays musicians enchanting all with their melodic tunes. London Trade Card by William Bull showcases musical instruments that have long been instrumental in harmonizing communities across generations. A young man immersed in colorful light dons headphones, allowing music to transport him beyond reality while celebrating individuality and self-expression. Unearth ancient rituals through an engraving depicting ritualistic prosecutions where sound played an integral role in cultural practices and beliefs. In Austria's meadows, an alert young hamster named Cricetus cricetus relies on acute hearing abilities to navigate its surroundings and stay vigilant against potential threats. The Whityngton Stone witnesses countless tales unfold along Holloway's streets – stories whispered from one generation to another through attentive ears over centuries past.