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Citation:
Priamo F, Weerakkody Y, Deng F, Cochleariform process. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-57310
The cochleariform process is the thin osseous projection in the anterior wall of the middle ear cavity that acts as the fulcrum for the tendon of the tensor tympani.
Gross anatomy
Relations
The cochleariform process is located 2,3:
It demarcates the floor of the anterior epitympanic recess 4.
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