Table 1 Mechanical properties used for the middle ear finite element model.
From: Computer Aided Modeling of Human Mastoid Cavity Biomechanics Using Finite Element Analysis
Structure | Data for the finite element model |
|---|---|
Eardrum | |
Density | 1.2 g/cm3 |
Young's modulus (pars flaccida) |
|
(pars tensa) |
|
| |
Thickness | 0.1 mm |
Malleus | |
Density | |
Head |
|
Neck |
|
Handle |
|
Young's modulus |
|
Incus | |
Density | |
Body |
|
Short process |
|
Long process |
|
Young's modulus |
|
Stapes | |
Density |
|
Young's modulus |
|
N/m2
N/m2 (longitudinal direction)
N/m2 (radial direction)
Kg/m3
Kg/m3
Kg/m3
Kg/m2
Kg/m3
Kg/m3
Kg/m3
N/m2
Kg/m3
N/m2