Ever wondered what all the “nooks and cranny’s” of your outer ear are for?
Known as the pinna, this part of the ear acts as an acoustic antenna and is made of ridged cartilage covered by skin. Although its shape may look haphazard and random, the pinna's structure of “hills” and “valleys” allow us to interpret the sounds of the world around us.
If the sounds captured by your pinna aren’t loud enough for you to hear, it may be time for a free hearing screening or comprehensive hearing test with Butlin Hearing. Contact Claire or Mark in one of our two branches to book your appointment.
Call our Howick office on 033 330 3966, or Pietermaritzburg office on 033 342 2330 and let Butlin Hearing welcome you to the world of sound!