Springer Handbook of Auditory Research: Science, Otosurgery, and Technology

Puria, Sunil; Fay, Richard R.; Popper, Arthur N.

The middle ear plays a vital role in the sense and sensitivity of hearing. Of the various characteristics that distinguish mammals from other vertebrates, several pertain specifically to the middle-ear system, such as the presence of three middle-ear bones and the four-layer composite structure of the tympanic membrane. The Middle Ear attempts to elucidate the role this system plays in sound transmission, as viewed from both scientific and clinical perspectives.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2015-04-20

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781489999283

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6591-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 308