Term #2,172
tympanic membrane
Claim Term
tympanic membrane
Origin matter
For removing earwax
Reference Case 1
BRT-PAT-1P
Date Added
4/9/24
Created
4/9/24, 8:37 PM
Modified
4/9/24, 8:37 PM
Full Desc
"Tympanic membrane", also referred to as an ear drum, refers to structure in the middle ear of a person or animal. The structure is a thin, semitransparent membrane located in the middle ear. The ear drum separates the external ear canal from the middle ear cavity. The tympanic membrane / ear drum plays a role in the transmission of sound waves. When sound waves enter the ear canal, they cause the tympanic membrane to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted through the middle ear bones to the inner ear, where they are converted into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sound. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)