Tragus (ear)
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| The auricula. Lateral surface. | |
| Gray's | subject #229 1034 |
In front of the concha, and projecting backward over the meatus, is a small pointed eminence, the tragus, so called from its being generally covered on its under surface with a tuft of hair, resembling a goat’s beard.
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[edit] Trivia
- Earphones are held against the the concha by the tragus.
- Some people prefer to push their tragus over the entrance of the auditory canal rather than putting their index finger in it or placing their palm over the entire ear when blocking out sound.
- The tragus piercing is popular in North American culture, and often a ring or barbell is inserted. As well, the 'anti-tragus' (the area opposite) is also commonly pierced.
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[edit] Additional images
 Horizontal section through left ear; upper half of section. |
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