pars flaccida of tympanic membrane

flaccid part

A small, triangular, flaccid portion of the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, lying above the malleolar folds, attached directly to the petrous bone at the notch of Rivinus.

Type Bone
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name flaccid part
FMA ID 56721

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pars flaccida of tympanic membrane?
A small, triangular, flaccid portion of the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, lying above the malleolar folds, attached directly to the petrous bone at the notch of Rivinus.
What is the Latin name for the pars flaccida of tympanic membrane?
The Latin name for the pars flaccida of tympanic membrane is flaccid part.

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