The inner ear plays an important role in hearing and balance. Read about its location, how it works, what conditions can affect it, and treatments involved.

The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear. Numerous conditions can affect it, causing pain, itchiness, balance issues, and loss of hearing. Learn more.

Inner ear provides clues to human dispersal Date: April 3, 2018 Source: University of Zurich Summary: Slight differences can be found in the inner ear of different populations of modern humans ...

Researchers use the cavity system of the inner ear to examine the dispersal of modern humans from Africa. Skeletal features, such as cranial and pelvic morphologies, can lend insight into human ...

Detailed Scans of Ancient Human Skull Reveal Structure of the Brain and Inner Ear The skull of “Little Foot,” one of the oldest known hominins, continues to teach researchers about human evolution ...

An inner ear infection may be a significant cause of COVID-19-associated problems with hearing and balance, according to researchers.