title: Anatomy of an earmold: a formal terminology.
abstract: The science of earmold (or hearing aid shell) modification has achieved a level that exceeds existing terminology. To date, there is no standardized terminology for various areas of the earmold and hearing aid shell. This article outlines a system of terminology that conforms with anatomic naming principles, retains current terminology where appropriate, and provides nomenclature for previously unnamed areas. A formal nomenclature should aid teaching and communication among professionals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication Disorders, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112, USA.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Alvord
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cartwright
mesh_terms: D004431:Ear, External / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans