1. Is it possible for the stapedius and tensor tympani to contract so violently (as with exposure to high voltage) that they can break or completely displace the ossicular chain? 2. Can Bell’s palsy...

1. Is it possible for the stapedius and tensor tympani to contract so violently (as with exposure to high voltage) that they can break or completely displace the ossicular chain?

2. Can Bell’s palsy cause a hearing loss? If so, which type of hearing loss is more prevalent?

3. How does the aditus ad antrum communicate with the mastoid?