Acoustic reflex preshoot: A sign of contraction of the tensor tympani muscle?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2021.110660
Abstract: Two tiny muscles are attached to the ossicles of the middle ear: the stapedius, whose role as a protector of the inner ear against loud noise has been widely accepted, and the tensor tympani, which… read more here.
Keywords: contraction tensor; tensor tympani; acoustic reflex; tensor ... See more keywords
Applied microanatomy of the petrous internal carotid artery, greater superficial petrosal nerve, and tensor tympani muscle to improve safety during middle fossa surgery: laboratory cadaveric investigation
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1803245
Abstract: BACKGROUND Middle cranial fossa surgery is challenging due to the proximity of several neurovascular structures, such as the otic capsule, greater superficial petrosal nerve (GSPN), and petrous internal carotid artery (pICA). The concept of middle… read more here.
Keywords: middle fossa; tensor tympani; pica; gspn ... See more keywords
Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear.
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.13861
Abstract: The middle ear muscles have vital roles, yet their precise function in hearing and protection remains unclear. To better understand the function of these muscles in humans, the morphology, fiber composition, and metabolic properties of… read more here.
Keywords: tensor tympani; stapedius tensor; middle ear; composition metabolic ... See more keywords