👉 Tympanal is a term used in medicine and physiology that refers to the inner ear. It consists of three main structures: the tympanic membrane, which covers the outer ear; the labyrinth, which contains the auditory nerve; and the spinous processes, which connect the two parts of the tympanic membrane. Tympanal functions play a crucial role in the balance between hearing and balance, as they help to sense the orientation of the head relative to the body and the external world.
