stratum radiatum of tympanic membrane

stratum radiatum of tympanic membrane
radiate layer of tympanic membrane: the outer part of the fibrous stratum of the membrane, consisting of fibers radiating outward from the manubrium of the malleus to pass into the fibrocartilaginous ring.

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  • 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 …   Medical dictionary

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