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Illustration of the inner ear showing the stirrup bone and other structures. Caption: lie the fluid-filled cavities of the inner ear.

The ears are a masterpiece of miniature engineering, and our link to the world of sound. But their most important role is that they contain the tiny tubes that control our sense of balance. Presents the functions and parts of the ear in this look at the anatomy of hearing, speech, and balance. Graphics and microphotography vividly illustrate each part of the ear.

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