tympanic membrane

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:affects perforation
otitis media
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs eardrum
gptkbp:canBeExaminedBy otoscopy
gptkbp:composedOf epithelial tissue
fibrous tissue
mucosal tissue
gptkbp:connectsTo malleus
gptkbp:discoveredBy Antonio Maria Valsalva
gptkbp:function transmit sound vibrations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tympanic membrane
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:auriculotemporal_nerve
auricular branch of vagus nerve
gptkbp:partOf middle ear
gptkbp:scientificName membrana tympani
gptkbp:separates gptkb:external_ear
middle ear
gptkbp:shape thin cone-shaped membrane
gptkbp:supplies gptkb:deep_auricular_artery
gptkb:anterior_tympanic_artery
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:external_ear
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6