TABLE I.
Anatomical parameters determined from the reconstruction of the SC from one ear along with the values used in the model. The lengths are listed showing a range of values where applicable. The radii are listed showing the mean and standard deviations.
| Parameter | Definition | Measurements (mm) | Model (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ℓamp | Length of ampulla | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| aamp | Radius of ampulla | 0.42±0.17 | 0.42 |
| ℓlsc | Length of lateral SC branch | 0.1<ℓlsc<5.0 | 2.5 |
| alsc | Radius of lateral SC branch | 0.18±0.02 | 0.18 |
| ℓdehis | Length of dehiscence | 0.1<ℓdehis<2.0 | 1.0 |
| adehis | Radius of dehiscence | 0<adehis<alsc | 0.18 |
| ℓmsc | Length of medical SC branch | 7.7-ℓlsc-ℓdehis | 4.2 |
| amsc | Radius of medical SC branch | 0.14±0.02 | 0.14 |
| ℓmscw | Length of wide medial SC branch | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| amscw | Radius of wide medial SC branch | 0.55±0.42 | 0.55 |
| ℓbone | Width of the SC wall | 0.18±0.02 | 0.18 |