bony part of pharyngotympanic tube

bony part of auditory tube

The bony part of pharyngotympanic tube is about 12 mm. in length. It begins in the carotid wall of the tympanic cavity, below the septum canalis musculotubarii, and, gradually narrowing, ends at the angle of junction of the squama and the petrous portion of the temporal bone, its extremity presenting a jagged margin which serves for the attachment of the cartilaginous portion.

Type Bone
Parent Structure bone tissue
Latin Name bony part of auditory tube
FMA ID 60057

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bony part of pharyngotympanic tube?
The bony part of pharyngotympanic tube is about 12 mm. in length. It begins in the carotid wall of the tympanic cavity, below the septum canalis musculotubarii, and, gradually narrowing, ends at the angle of junction of the squama and the petrous portion of the temporal bone, its extremity presentin
What is the Latin name for the bony part of pharyngotympanic tube?
The Latin name for the bony part of pharyngotympanic tube is bony part of auditory tube.

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