Term Name: | outer ear morphogenesis |
---|---|
Synonyms: | |
Definition: | The process in which the anatomical structures of the outer ear are generated and organized. The outer ear is the part of the ear external to the tympanum (eardrum). It consists of a tube (the external auditory meatus) that directs sound waves on to the tympanum, and may also include the external pinna, which extends beyond the skull. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042473] QuickGO AmiGO |