Helix (ear)

Helix (from the Greek, Spiral ',' turn ',' screw ') is the medical term for the bead-like border of the pinna, which is adjacent to the Darwin ear hump. At this point, there is the auricle from cartilage tissue. This material is suitable for attachment of the helix piercings. On helix ear nodules can form - this is called a Chondrodermatitis.

Chondrodermatitis - ear nodules on the helix

The muscles of the pinna