Kulakçklar

Kulakçıklar, often translated as auricles or pinnae, are the external, visible parts of the ear. They are composed of cartilage covered by skin and are shaped to help collect and direct sound waves into the ear canal. The unique structure of each kulakçık varies from person to person, contributing to individual differences in hearing. The primary functions of the kulakçık are to gather sound and to help the brain determine the direction and elevation of a sound source through the subtle differences in how sound arrives at each ear. The shape also plays a role in filtering and amplifying certain frequencies. While essential for sound localization, the kulakçık is not involved in the process of hearing itself, which occurs within the inner ear. Defects or deformities of the kulakçık can sometimes be associated with other congenital conditions, but in many cases, they are isolated findings with no impact on hearing ability.