title: Applied embryology and post-natal morphology of the human tympanic membrane.
abstract: This article deals with the morphological as well as histological changes of the tympanic membrane and bone from early embryological life until mature age. An overview of the continuous changes is given with reference to pertinent clinical implications.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Egas Moniz, Faculty of Medical Sciences, New University of Lisbon, Portugal.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Ruah
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ars
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development