Shrapnell’s membrane in a mammal exposed to extreme pressure variations: morphological and radiological observations in the hooded seal
The function of Shrapnell’s membrane (pars flaccida; PF) in middle-ear mechanics is still an enigma, though numerous proposals have been put forward, e.g. protection of pars tensa, equalizing of middle-ear pressure, sound transmission, and the site of origin of otitis media. In this study the PF was...
| Published in: | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
2003
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/002221503770716151 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022215103001981 |