IV. Experimental studies on the bio-mechanics of the Incudostapedial Joint In Human Temporal Bones

Abstract

Experimental studies on human temporal bones have shown that independently of the movement of the tympanic membrane, the movement of the stapedial footplate caused by a simulated stapedius muscle contraction always induces an increase in the peri lymphatic space. Nor is there any difference in the movement direction of the tympanic membrane and the crus longum incudis, when this is manipulated towards or away from the tympanic membrane (Paper III).