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Tympanic Membrane

Tympanic Membrane

A thin piece of tissue that stretches across the base of the auditory canal (EAR canal). The tympanic membrane, commonly called the eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves that reach it by traveling from the outer ear through the audit.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 08.16.10 | No Comments

Cochlea

Cochlea

The organ of the inner EAR that converts sound waves to NERVE impulses. Contained within the bony labyrinth, the cochlea resembles a snail shell. Thousands of specialized nerves, called HAIR cells because of the fine fibers that project fro.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 01.15.10 | No Comments