To visualize tympanic membrane pinna has to be pulled
Outer pa of EAC (Cailage) is directed upwards, backwards and medially. Inner pa of EAC (Bone) is directed downwards, forwards and medially. Therefore, to see the tympanic membrane, the pinna has to be pulled backwards, upwards and laterally (BUL) so as to bring the two pas in alignment.
Upwards, backwards and medially
Upwards, backwards and laterally
Downwards, backwards and laterally
Downwards, backwards and medially
Anatomy of External Ear