Cochleariform process

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 27 Sep 2019

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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