Tympanic Retraction (Middle Ear Atelectasis)

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Tympanic membrane retraction is the name of the condition where the eardrum lies deeper within the ear than normal. A retracted ear drum or tympanic membrane retraction is thought to occur when there is negative pressure in the middle ear. This is a vacuum effect that can cause the entire ear drum or only parts of the ear drum to appear retracted.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Malleus, incus, tensor tympani, stapes, tympanic cavity, tympanic membrane, external auditory canal, ear, ear canal, ear drum.

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Joanna Culley