Title :
A finite-element model for evaluation of middle ear mechanics
Author :
Abel, E.W. ; Lord, R.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Dundee Univ., UK
Abstract :
A computer model of the middle ear, ossicular chain and eardrum was established using the finite-element method. A preliminary comparison of the model with measurements made in human-cadaver ears shows that the model is in approximate agreement with the form of the middle ear function. The computer model will be used for implant design.
Keywords :
biomechanics; digital simulation; ear; finite element analysis; medical computing; physiological models; computer model; eardrum; finite-element model; human-cadaver ears; implant design; middle ear mechanics evaluation; ossicular chain; Auditory system; Ear; Finite element methods; Image reconstruction; Image restoration; In vitro; Magnetic heads; Prosthetics; Shape; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7211-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2001.1020651
