Meaning TENSOR TYMPANI
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TENSOR TYMPANIa middle ear muscle which manages the motion of the tympanic membrane. Its activation is part of the acoustic reflex.
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TENSOR TYMPANIThe muscle attached to the malleus that modulates mechanical linkage to protect the delicate receptor cells of the inner ear from damaging sounds. See Figure 9.2.
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TENSOR TYMPANIThe tensor tympani is the inner ear muscle that insert on the malleus.
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TENSOR TYMPANIA short Muscle that arises from the Pharyngotympanic Tube (Eustachian Tube) and inserts into the handle of the Malleus. This Muscle pulls the handle medially thus controlling the tension and Movement [..]
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TENSOR TYMPANITensor muscle of the tympanic membrane that draws the handle of the malleus medialward and tenses the tympanic membrane. (Stedman, 25th ed)
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