The outer ear is the visible part of the ear, which consists of two parts: the AURICLE and the PINNA. The AURICLE, also known as the PINNA, is the fleshy part of the ear that is visible on the side of the head. The PINNA is the curved outer portion of the ear that helps to funnel sound waves into the ear canal. Together, the AURICLE and the PINNA form the outer ear, which is responsible for collecting sound waves and directing them to the inner ear.