Ear, Middle [střední ucho]

topical
307
Terms

auris media
bubínková dutina
cavum tympani
středoušní dutina
ucho střední

 

Middle Ear
Tympanic Cavity
Tympanum

Persistent link   https://www.medvik.cz/link/D004432
Definition

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.

Annotation
/surg: consider TYMPANOPLASTY; inflammation = OTITIS MEDIA; injuries caused by pressure = EAR, MIDDLE /inj (IM) + BAROTRAUMA (IM); middle ear effusions = OTITIS MEDIA WITH EFFUSION
DUI
D004432 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0006947