The External Ear & Ossicles | Muscles & Air Pressure of the Middle Ear | Infections of the Middle Ear |
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What is the tympanic membrane?
This membrane separates the external auditory canal from the middle ear.
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What is the auditory tube?
This structure opens whenever we yawn or swallow.
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What are mastoid cells?
Infecting me causes mastoiditis.
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What is the incus?
This middle ear bone lies between the malleus and stapes.
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What is the stapedius?
Hearing loss can occur if this muscle becomes fatigued.
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What is meningitis?
I am a life threatening infection with very serious complications.
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