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A member asked:

Is it weird to be able to contract the tensor tympani muscle?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Unusual: It is unusual but many people have the ability to isolate this muscle and activate it separately from the other muscles of face and mastication.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Acquired skill: This muscle is commonly used in clearing blocked ears when you yawn. It is possible for someone to learn to selectively use this muscle.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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