Kesavan Bhaskaran1, Gudepu Parasuram2, Aditya Kanchumurthy3, Venkateshwararao4
INTRODUCTION
Human temporal bones are difficult to procure now a days due to various ethical issues. Sheep temporal bone is a good alternative due to morphological similarities, easy to procure and less cost. Many middle ear exercises can be done easily and handling of instruments is done in the procedures like myringoplasty, tympanoplasty, stapedotomy, facial nerve dissection and some middle ear implants. This is useful for resident training programme.
