Otology Flashcards

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Embryology of ossicles?

A

1st branchial arch - malleus head and neck, incus body and lateral process
2nd branchial arch - malleus manubrium, incus long and lenticular process stapes

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Parts of the temporal

Bone

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Squamous tympanic Petrous mastoid

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Why is 2khz commonly affected for otosclerosis

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The audiograms thus revealed a consistent “V”-shaped pattern with the turning point at 2kHz. This can be explained by the fact that 2kHz is the resonance frequency of the middle ear; thus, hearing is better preser- ved at this frequency

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