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An experimental study of tympanic membrane and manubrium vibrations in rats.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17119333     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Rats are potentially very useful for auditory research because the middle ear structures are easily approachable and because rats are relatively inexpensive. The goal of the present study was to better characterize the mechanics of the rat middle ear by measuring frequency responses at multiple points on the tympanic membrane and manubrium. A laser Doppler vibrometer was used to measure the vibrations. Measurements were made on 7 rats. Tympanic membrane vibrations are presented for 7 different points in the frequency range of 1-10 kHz. The repeatability of the measurements and the interanimal variability at the umbo are also presented. The vibration modes of the tympanic membrane and manubrium were investigated.
Authors:
F Akache; W R J Funnell; S J Daniel
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2006-11-20
Journal Detail:
Title:  Audiology & neuro-otology     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1420-3030     ISO Abbreviation:  Audiol. Neurootol.     Publication Date:  2007  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-12-28     Completed Date:  2007-02-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9606930     Medline TA:  Audiol Neurootol     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  49-58     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Affiliation:
McGill Auditory Sciences Laboratory, McGill University, Montréal, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Female
Male
Manubrium / anatomy & histology*
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Tympanic Membrane / anatomy & histology*
Vibration

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