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What is the medical term for the eardrum?

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Tympanic membrane

This thin, cone-shaped membrane vibrates when struck by sound waves. These vibrations are then passed to the three tiny bones of the middle ear.

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  • What is the anatomical name for the membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, commonly known as the eardrum?

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