fibrous stratum of tympanic membrane
- fibrous stratum of tympanic membrane
- the middle layer of the membrane, consisting of radiating fibers externally (stratum radiatum) and circular fibers internally (stratum circulare). Called also fibrous layer of tympanic membrane.
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