Tympanum — synonyms, definition
1. tympanum (Noun)
9 synonyms
eardrum kettle kettledrum middle ear myringa timpani tympani tympanic cavity tympanic membrane
3 definitions
tympanum (Noun) — The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear.
tympanum (Noun) — The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.
tympanum (Noun) — A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it.
7 types of
bodily cavity cavity cavum membrane percussion instrument percussive instrument tissue layer
1 type
perforated eardrum
13 parts
Eustachian tube anvil auditory tube bonelet hammer incus malleus ossicle ossiculum stapes stirrup stirrup bone umbo
5 parts of
auditory apparatus ear earhole lug lughole