[TF-ban] PHACON Temporal Bone Patient “Schmidt”

patient characteristics

• Age: 55
• left side
• regular anatomy

model characteristics

• applicable for
◦ electrode insertion into the Scala tympani (cochlea implant)

• included structures and landmarks
◦ pneumatised bone with cochlea, ductus semicirculares and ossicles
◦ pre-drilled mastoidectomy with grooves for the placement of an electrode
◦ membranes: tympanic membrane
◦ nerves: Nervus facialis, Chorda tympani and Nervus petrosus major
◦ muscles: Musculus stapedius, Musculus tensor tympani, Musculus digastricus
◦ vessels: Sinus sigmoideus and Arteria carotis
◦ representation of soft tissue: Dura mater