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Middle ear structure in the chinchilla: A quantitative study

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: The anatomic features of the chinchilla middle ear were identified and various aspects of the conductive apparatus were measured in a number of specimens by different methods. These aspects included area measures of the tympanic membrane, stapes footplate, oval window, and round window; middle-ear volume; dimensions of the ossicles, the length of their rotational axes as well as the malleus to incus lever ratio. We also weighed the ossicles. The findings are discussed with reference to their possible significance for auditory signal processing in the chinchilla.

Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology

DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0709(88)80009-7

Authors: Panayotis A. Vrettakos, Steven P. Dear, James C. Saunders

Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,630

OpenAlex ID: W2015372014

FWCI: 0.641

Cites: 26

Cited by: 110

Related to: 10