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Table 2 Structure boundary conditions used for the middle ear finite element model.

From: Computer Aided Modeling of Human Mastoid Cavity Biomechanics Using Finite Element Analysis

Middle ear components

Young's modulus or spring constant

Damping

Superior mallear ligament

 N/m2

 s-1

  

 s

Lateral mallear ligament

 N/m2

 

Posterior incudal ligament

 N/m2

 

Anterior mallear ligament

 N/m2

 

Posterior stapedial muscle

 N/m2

 

Tensor tympani muscle

 N/m2

 

Cochlear fluid

60 N/m

0.06 N s/m

Stapedial annular ligament

9 N/m

0 N s/m

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