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XB-ANAT-188

Anatomy Term: tympanic disk
XAO ID: 0000190
Synonyms: tympanum, external ear, tympanic disc, tympanic membrane
Definition: "A flattened, roughly circular cartilage derived from the extrastapes. This thin membrane or integument is stretched over the cartilaginous tympanic annulus in a drum-like manner, and forms the outer ear, receiving airborne vibrations and functioning in hearing."
Stage Range: NF stage 47 to death
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Antibody:
Develops From:
Anatomy Item Stage Range
pars externa of the stapes NF stage 47 to death
Develops Into:
 
Parent(s): pars externa of the stapes

 

Parent(s): cartilage element (is_a) surface structure (is_a) auditory apparatus (part_of)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY