A Finite-Element Model for Evaluation of Middle Ear Mechanics

Abstract

A computer model of the middle ear, ossicular chain and eardrum was established using the finite-element method. A preliminary comparison of the model with measurements made in human-cadaver ears shows that the model is in approximate agreement with the form of the middle ear function. The computer model will be used for implant design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA411779

Entities

People

  • E. W. Abel
  • R. M. Lord

Organizations

  • University of Dundee

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Change Detection
  • Displacement
  • Ear
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Data
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Geometry
  • High Resolution
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Engineering
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Skull
  • Sound Pressure

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation