Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2015
A soldier with explosion-caused trauma was delivered to a hospital. Examination revealed his tympanic membrane to be intact. What defense reflex prevented the tympanic membrane from rupturing?
Answer options
- Relaxation of m. auricularis arterior
- Contraction of m. auricularis arterior
- Contraction of m. tensor tympani
- Relaxation of m. stapedins
- Relaxation of m. tensor tympani
Correct answer
Contraction of m. tensor tympani
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