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.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure zone of bone organ
Latin Name promontorium
FMA ID 77694

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:77694 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035964 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — promontory of tympanic cavity Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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