Tympanic membrane (TM) perforation is a global clinical dilemma. It occurs as a
consequence of object penetration, blast trauma, barotrauma, and middle ear diseases. TM …

Given the range of tasks that requires dogs and humans to work effectively together, it is
important for us to appreciate the similarities and differences in hearing ability across the two …

For over 40 years, finite-element models of the mechanics of the middle ear have been
mostly deterministic in nature. Deterministic models do not take into account the effects of …

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 …

Chinchilla is a commonly used animal model for research of sound transmission through the
ear. Experimental measurements of the middle ear transfer function in chinchillas have …

We present a finite-element model of the gerbil middle ear that, using a set of baseline
parameters based primarily on a priori estimates from the literature, generates responses …

The anatomical differences between the newborn ear and the adult one result in different
input admittance responses in newborns than those in adults. Taking into account fluid …

The tympanic membrane (TM) has a key role in transmitting sounds to the inner ear, but a
concise description of how the TM performs this function remains elusive. This paper probes …

The ear canal (EC) is essential for sound transfer and crucial for hearing. Some pathological
conditions may modify its morphology, leading to EC sound pressure redistribution, and …

The vibration response of the middle ear (ME) to sound changes when static pressure
gradients are applied across the tympanic membrane (TM). To date, it has not been well …