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Its periphery is thickened to form a fibrocartilaginous ring called the annulus tympanicus. The central part of the pars tensa is tented inwards at the level of the tip of malleus and is called the umbo. In other words the outside is thicker with a ring of cartilage and is slightly deeper towards the middle where it is attached to the malleus (ear bone). It is a light pink in color.
Its periphery is thickened to form a fibrocartilaginous ring called the annulus tympanicus. The central part of the pars tensa is tented inwards at the level of the tip of malleus and is called the umbo. In other words the outside is thicker with a ring of cartilage and is slightly deeper towards the middle where it is attached to the malleus (ear bone). It is a light pink in color.
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∙ 9y agoIts periphery is thickened to form a fibrocartilaginous ring called the annulus tympanicus. The central part of the pars tensa is tented inwards at the level of the tip of malleus and is called the umbo. In other words the outside is thicker with a ring of cartilage and is slightly deeper towards the middle where it is attached to the malleus (ear bone). It is a light pink in color.
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Annular ligament of the tympanic membrane?
holds tympanic membrane in place
What part of the ear is also known as the eardrum?
tympanic membrane
What is the dividing line between the middle ear and the external ear?
The tympanic membrane separates the external ear from the middle ear.
Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by?
That would be the tympanic membrane!!
Which structure contain the nasopharyngeal with the tympanic cavity?
Tympanic membrane
Annular ligament of the tympanic membrane?
holds tympanic membrane in place
What part of the ear is also known as the eardrum?
tympanic membrane
What is the common name of the tympanic membrane?
The common name for Tympanic Membrane in Human Category is Ear Drum.
What is the dividing line between the middle ear and the external ear?
The tympanic membrane separates the external ear from the middle ear.
What is a thin membrane stretched across the end of the auditory canal?
tympanic membrane
What is the medical term meaning tympanic membrane?
The tympanic membrane is the medical term meaning eardrum.
Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by?
That would be the tympanic membrane!!
Which structure contain the nasopharyngeal with the tympanic cavity?
Tympanic membrane
What happens when sound hits a thin membrane?
What happens when sound hits a thin membrane is that it vibrates the tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane is also known as the eardrum.
What is another name for the eardrum?
Another name for a eardrum can be called a Tympanic membrane.
Which thin membrane separates the outer and middle ear in tetrapods?
The ear drum. the medical term is the tympanic membrane
What is another name for a drum?
The Tympanic Membrane. Also, Tympanum or Myrinx. Seriously, learn to wikipedia.
