NERVUS TENSORIS TYMPANI Meaning and
Definition
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Nervus tensoris tympani refers to a branch of the cranial nerve known as the trigeminal nerve, specifically originating from the mandibular division (V3). The nervus tensoris tympani innervates the tensor tympani muscle, one of the muscles located within the middle ear.
The tensor tympani muscle is responsible for tensioning the tympanic membrane, commonly known as the eardrum. When this muscle contracts, it significantly decreases the movement of the eardrum, resulting in a reduction of sound transmission to the inner ear. This protective mechanism prevents damage to the inner ear when exposed to loud sounds or sudden changes in air pressure.
The nervus tensoris tympani plays a crucial role in regulating the function of the tensor tympani muscle, enabling its contraction and subsequent control over the eardrum tension. The nerve fibers of the nervus tensoris tympani pass through the otic ganglion, where they synapse with the ganglionic cells before reaching the tensor tympani muscle.
In summary, the nervus tensoris tympani is a specific branch of the trigeminal nerve that innervates the tensor tympani muscle, responsible for tensioning the eardrum. Its role in regulating the tension of the eardrum is vital for protecting the delicate structures of the inner ear from potential damage caused by loud sounds or sudden pressure changes.
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Nerve of the tensor tympani muscle, a motor branch of the otic ganglion supplying the tensor tympani muscle.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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