## tympanogram_perf.jpg

The image is a scientific diagram from a book titled "Audiology: Science to Practice" by Kramer & Brown. It illustrates how admittance of the outer ear (V_{out}) can be used clinically to assess various conditions related to hearing and ear health.

### Description:

#### Layout:
- The figure consists of three panels labeled A, B, and C.
- Each panel includes a graph showing admittance in millimho (mmho) on the y-axis and air pressure in decapascals (daPa) on the x-axis. The graphs are labeled "Compensated" at the top left corner.

#### Panel A:
- **Title**: Normal ear canal with a normal tympanic membrane.
- **Graph Details**:
  - V_{out} = 1.2 mmho
  - Y_{in} = 0.9 mmho
  - TPP (Tympanometric Peak Pressure) = 0 daPa
- **Diagram**: 
  - A cross-section of the ear is shown with labels for "Outer Ear" and "Middle Ear."
  - The outer ear is depicted as a tube leading into the middle ear.
  - There's an arrow labeled "Probe +200 daPa," indicating where the probe would be placed to measure admittance.

#### Panel B:
- **Title**: Normal ear canal with an opening in the tympanic membrane.
- **Graph Details**:
  - V_{out} = 3.5 mmho
  - Y_{in} = 0.1 mmho
  - TPP (Tympanometric Peak Pressure) = No peak
- **Diagram**: 
  - Similar to Panel A, a cross-section of the ear is shown.
  - The tympanic membrane has an opening, indicated by a small white square.

#### Panel C:
- **Title**: Impacted cerumen with normal tympanic membrane.
- **Graph Details**:
  - V_{out} = 0.3 mmho
  - Y_{in} = larger than normal (specific value not provided)
  - TPP (Tympanometric Peak Pressure) = No peak
- **Diagram**: 
  - The ear canal is shown with a blockage, indicated by the label "Impacted cerumen."
  - The tympanic membrane appears intact.

### Summary:
The figure demonstrates how admittance measurements can help identify different conditions in the ear. Panel A shows normal conditions where V_{out} and Y_{in} are within expected ranges, and there is a peak pressure (TPP). Panels B and C show abnormal conditions: Panel B with an opening in the tympanic membrane leading to higher V_{out}, lower Y_{in}, and no TPP; and Panel C with impacted cerumen causing a lower V_{out} but a larger than normal Y_{in}.

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