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How the Ear Functions

1950·DocumentaryPublic Domain

This instructional film explains the anatomy of the human ear and the delicate process of hearing, from the external capture of sound waves to the inner ear's transmission of nerve signals. It emphasizes the ear's role as an astonishingly sensitive and complicated mechanical device.

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This instructional film explains the anatomy of the human ear and the delicate process of hearing, from the external capture of sound waves to the inner ear's transmission of nerve signals. It emphasizes the ear's role as an astonishingly sensitive and complicated mechanical device.

Technical Specifications

35mmFormat
480pResolution
1.33:1 (4:3)Aspect Ratio
MonoAudio
Black & WhiteColor
EnglishLanguage
USACountry
Restoration / DigitizationDigitized 2010
Source ArchiveInternet Archive
Copyright StatusPublic Domain (USA)
Country of OriginUSA
Archive IDHowtheEa1940
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Film Record
TitleHow the Ear Functions
GenreDocumentary
Year1950
Format35mm
Resolution480p
Aspect Ratio1.33:1 (4:3)
AudioMono
ColorBlack & White
LanguageEnglish
CountryUSA
RestorationDigitized 2010
SourceInternet Archive
StatusPublic Domain (USA)