The purpose of this research is to construct an anatomically-based three-dimensional finite element model of the middle ear of the domestic cat. This will consist of acoustic models of the ear canal and middle ear cavities, and an orthotropic structural model of the eardrum. These models will then be coupled together to form comprehensive models for the behavior of the eardrum. This can then be used with ossicle and cochlea models for a complete middle ear model, which can be compared with existing measurements, and used to simulate damage or surgical reconstruction to the middle ear. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31DC006327-03
Application #
6936676
Study Section
Communication Disorders Review Committee (CDRC)
Program Officer
Sklare, Dan
Project Start
2003-09-12
Project End
2006-08-11
Budget Start
2005-09-12
Budget End
2006-08-11
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$38,543
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Engineering (All Types)
Type
Schools of Engineering
DUNS #
009214214
City
Stanford
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94305
Tuck-Lee, James P; Pinsky, Peter M; Steele, Charles R et al. (2008) Finite element modeling of acousto-mechanical coupling in the cat middle ear. J Acoust Soc Am 124:348-62