The tympanic membrane (TM), more commonly known as the eardrum, consists of a thin
layer of tissue in the human ear that receives sound vibrations from outside of the body and …

The tympanic membrane (TM), is a thin tissue lying at the intersection of the outer and the
middle ear. TM perforations caused by traumas and infections often result in a conductive …

The perforation characteristics and fracture-related mechanical properties of the tympanic
membrane (TM) greatly affect surgical procedures like myringotomy and tympanostomy …

A methodology for the development of a finite element numerical model of the tympanic
membrane (TM) based on experiments carried out in the time domain on a cadaveric human …

Sounds delivered to the ear move the tympanic membrane (TM), which drives the middle-
ear (ME) ossicles and transfers the acoustic energy to the cochlea. Perforations of the TM …

Zebrafish, an essential vertebrate model, has greatly expanded our understanding of
hearing. However, one area that remains unexplored is the biomechanics of the Weberian …

The dynamic behaviour of membranes has been widely studied by well-known authors for a
long time. A clear distinction can be made between the behaviour of membranes without …

Inspired by the gecko foot, polymeric microstructures have demonstrated reliable dry
adhesion to both stiff objects and sensitive surfaces such as skin. Microstructured silicone …

Achieving conversion of sound with both high sensitivity and efficiency is a challenging task
due to the intrinsic mechanical and geometrical limitations of existing materials. Here, we …

The tympanic membrane (TM) is one of the most common routes to access the middle ear
and inner ear for the treatment of hearing and balance pathologies. Since the TM is a soft …