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Concept information

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middle ear

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information The space and structures directly internal to the tympanic membrane and external to the inner ear (labyrinth). Its major components include the auditory ossicles and the eustachian tube that connects the cavity of middle ear (tympanic cavity) to the upper part of the throat.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • tympanic cavity
  • tympanum

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332330

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