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Comparative anatomy of the external and middle ear of palaeognathous birds / J. Matthias Starck.

Title: Comparative anatomy of the external and middle ear of palaeognathous birds / J. Matthias Starck.
Author: Starck, J. Matthias, 1958-
Publication: Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, 1995.

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Description

vii, 137 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.

Summary

For the first time it became possible to develop exact images of "non-structures", like the air-filled spaces of the avian skull by using non-invasive CT-techniques, computer-aided 3D-reconstruction, and morphometry, and to evaluate their functional importance for sound transmission and amplification through the middle ear. A series of air brush drawings represent detailed three-dimensional images of middle ear structures and the pneumatic spaces of the otic region of the skull.
This volume presents a broad comparative anatomical approach towards the functional morphology of the middle ear of palaeognathous birds (ostrich, rhea, tinamous, emu, cassowary, kiwi) and basal neognathous birds (Turnix). It presents the most complete and thoroughly studied source of material on this field.

Series Statement

Advances in anatomy, embryology, and cell biology ; v. 131

Uniform Title

Advances in anatomy, embryology, and cell biology ; v. 131.

Subject

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Contents

1. Introduction -- 1.1. Objectives of this Study -- 1.2. Literature Review -- 1.3. Theoretical Concepts: Questions and "Answers" 1.4. Basic Functional Concepts of the Avian Middle Ear: The Transfer Function. 1.5. Evolutionary History of Middle Ear Structures -- 2. Materials and Methods. 2.1. Species List. 2.2. Macroscopic Dissections. 2.3. X-Ray Computed Tomography. 2.4. Morphometry. 2.5. Microscopic Investigations. 2.6. Nomenclature, Synonyms, and Abbreviations -- 3. Results. 3.1. Species Biology. 3.2. External Ear Opening: Position, Ear Covers, Form, and Width of Opening. 3.3. External Auditory Meatus (Meatus acusticus externus): Position and Course, Bordering Structures, and Relation to Fascia and Muscles. 3.4. Osteology of the Tympanic Region. 3.5. Tympanic membrane (Membrana tympanica): Position, Orientation, Fixation, and Histology. 3.6. Tympanic Recesses and Pneumatization of the Neurocranium.
3.7. Siphonium and Pneumatization of the Mandible and the Quadrate Bone. 3.8. Pharyngotympanic Tube. 3.9. Arthrology of the Quadrate Bone. 3.10. Columella: Stapes and Extracolumella. 3.11. Ligaments of the Middle Ear. 3.12. Muscles of the Middle Ear. 3.13. Nerves. 3.14. Paratympanic Organ. 3.15. Arteries. 4. Discussion. 4.1. Towards a Functional Analysis of the Avian Middle Ear. 4.2. Phylogenetic Implications. 5. Summary -- 6. References -- 7. Subject Index -- 8. List of Abbreviations and Synonyms Used in Avian Middle Ear Studies.

ISBN

3540589910

LCCN

95008260

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries