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oval window

fenestra ovalis

The oval opening on the medial wall of the tympanic cavity leading into the vestibule, close to the foot of the stapes.

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Type Organ
Structure parente foramen of skull
Nom latin fenestra ovalis
FMA ID 56913

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the oval window?

The oval opening on the medial wall of the tympanic cavity leading into the vestibule, close to the foot of the stapes.

What is the Latin name for the oval window?

The Latin name for the oval window is fenestra ovalis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:56913 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002501 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — oval window Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.