"Paralysis of this muscle leads to a hypersensitivity to loud noises (hyperacusis)."
"The tensor tympani muscle acts to pull down the handle medially, which in turn tenses the tympanic membrane and therefore reduces the amplitude of its oscillations. This prevents damage to the inner ear from loud sounds. It has no opposing antagonist and elastic recoil restores the status quo as the muscle relaxes."
"Paralysis of this muscle leads to a hypersensitivity to loud noises (hyperacusis)."
Expected headings
"Blood supply"
"Innervation"
"Action"