#eardrum__tympanum__tympanic_membrane__myringa the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
supertype: tissue_layer__membrane a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects organs or cells of animals
subtype: perforated_eardrum an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems
part: umbo
part of: ear the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
part of: auditory_system the sensory system for hearing
part of: vestibular_apparatus__vestibular_system organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium
part of: head__caput the upper or front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window"
part of: animal__animate_being__animatebeing__beast__brute__creature__fauna a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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