promontory of tympanic cavity

promontorium

The promontory of the tympanic cavity, better known as the cochlear promontory is a rounded hollow prominence, formed by the projection outward of the first turn of the cochlea. It is placed between the fenestrae, and is furrowed on its surface by small grooves, for the lodgement of branches of the tympanic plexus. A minute spicule of bone frequently connects the promontory to the pyramidal eminence.

Type Bone
Structure parente zone of bone organ
Nom latin promontorium
FMA ID 77694

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What is the promontory of tympanic cavity?
The promontory of the tympanic cavity, better known as the cochlear promontory is a rounded hollow prominence, formed by the projection outward of the first turn of the cochlea. It is placed between the fenestrae, and is furrowed on its surface by small grooves, for the lodgement of branches of the
What is the Latin name for the promontory of tympanic cavity?
The Latin name for the promontory of tympanic cavity is promontorium.

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