A small pointed eminence of the external ear, situated in front of the concha, and projecting backward over the meatus. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragus_(ear) ]

Synonyms: tragal part of pinna

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UBERON:0010887

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The tragus is generally believed to play a role in vertical sound localization in bats