Anterior recess of the tympanic membrane

The recess of the anterior eardrum (recessus membranae tympani anterior) is an anatomical depression located on the front of the eardrum. It is one of the main elements of the tympanic apparatus of the middle ear and plays an important role in the transmission of sound waves to the auditory nerve.

The recess of the anterior tympanic membrane is triangular in shape and is located on the outer surface of the membrane, next to the opening of the eustachian tube. Its depth may vary depending on the individual structure of the middle ear.

The importance of the anterior eardrum recess is that it allows sound waves to be transmitted from the eardrum to the inner ear. When sound waves reach the recess, they are reflected from its walls and transmitted further to the auditory ossicles. This allows the ears to perceive sounds from the external environment and to distinguish the tone and pitch of sounds.

In addition, the indentation of the anterior eardrum plays an important role in maintaining normal pressure in the middle ear. If the pressure in the middle ear is too high or low, it can lead to various ear diseases such as otitis media or hearing loss.

Various techniques, including audiometry, tympanometry, and endoscopy, can be used to diagnose and treat middle ear diseases associated with anterior tympanic membrane depression. However, in most cases, a deepening of the anterior eardrum does not cause problems and does not require special treatment.

**The anterior recess of the tympanic membrane** is an anatomical region of the tympanic cavity located on the lateral surface of the dura mater behind the plane of the membrane. This depression may also be called the anterior sinus or ostoea.

The anterior recess of the tympanic membranes is more common in the professional activities of doctors than the posterior one. The reason may be a higher percentage of trauma to the eardrum as a result of a foreign body entering there during an acute respiratory infection. It could be fragments or dust. Most often, eardrum injuries are associated with a musical instrument and the transfer of various types of abrasive debris, which contributes to eardrum injury.

Every physician should understand that anterior tympanic membrane depression may present differently in different skulls depending on the anatomical characteristics of each person. The doctor should treat this disease in children with musculoskeletal disorders, this is due to the fact that many other diseases are more difficult to resolve in those with a narrowed skeleton. After a successful operation, the child will be able to play sports.