Tragus

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The tragus represents an important anatomical landmark in neurosurgery.

Anatomy

The tragus is a rounded prominence located lateral and rostral to the auricular concha, which blocks the vertical access to the external acoustic meatus and thus serves a protective function against the entry of foreign bodies.

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