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Purpose of ME
To transmit sound energy from the air space in the EAC to the fluid in the cochlea This is accomplished by vibration of the ossicles
Stiffness Mass
Area Advantage
TM
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Lever Advantage
STAPEDIUS vs.
6 mm in length
Arises in bony canal adjoining the facial canal and inserts on the head of the stapes Cranial Nerve VII Activates by acoustic (acoustic reflex) and nonacoustic means
TENSOR TYMPANI
25 mm in length
Arises from wall of Eustachian tube and inserts on the upper margin of the manubrium of malleus
Cranial Nerve V
Activates by startle response and/or tactile stimulation of the orbital area
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