What is Anthelix?

There are several curved cartilage ridges on the human ear to protect the sound waves of the ear canal and sound waves into the eardrum. Centermost cartilage, hard curved ridge inside the pin, bears the name of Anthelix or Anthelix, depending on the referenced literature. The following along the ear lobe, to the top of the ear known as Helix, begins Anthelix just at the top of the ear lobe and travels parallel to Helix. In terms of location, it forms "c" around the conch, the area of ​​the guide to the ear canal. The layers and folds of the cartilage in the whole structure of the ear serve as padding to prevent dull trauma on sensitive inner ear membranes. Depending on individual physiology, antihelix may be more prominent along the outer edge of the ear than near the fossa triangularis, where the upper part of the ear is reophed into the head. The exact structure does not necessarily affect the function of the auditory system.

during 80.T with jewelry known as ear clips or ear strips wrapped around helix and antihelix. Such jewelry gave individuals the opportunity to express their unique tastes and interests. Music musicians, celebrities and British and America Youths decided to add piercings lobes to one ear. The practice of wearing ear clips or ear belts around Helix and Anthelix eventually developed on modern cartilage piercing.

Piercing Anthelix is ​​a popular practice among those interested in body modifications. Such piercings first appeared in California, allegedly through Eric Dakota's work. The story goes that these piercings have taken their name from the shortened version of the first and the surname of Mr. Dakota. Known as Rook Piercing, these body modifications generally include a ring or a curved barbell inserted through the antihelix. Usually piercing sits fossa triangularis, just above the tragus.

piercings, according to those who have undergone procedure, require serious consideration. Reportedly the antihelix pain during the Pier processCing more pronounced than other body piercings. In addition, piercing this part of the ear after the procedure will consider more and take care of. The healing period lasts from two months to the whole year, depending on the individual. Pierctions advise recipients against sleeping on pierced antihelix during the healing process.