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Preferred term

Stapedius  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A tiny muscle that arises from the posterior wall of the TYMPANIC CAVITY of MIDDLE EAR with its tendon inserted onto the neck of the STAPES. Stapedius pulls the stapes posteriorly and controls its movement.

In other languages

  • French

  • Étrier (muscle)
  • Muscle de l'étrier
  • Muscle stapédien
  • Muscle stapédius

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-N8LF4M1V-C

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