Ossicles
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Citation:
Datir A, Knipe H, Jones J, et al. Ossicles. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1005
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1005
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2 May 2008, Abhi Datir
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At the time the article was created Abhi Datir had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had no recorded disclosures.
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Ossicles are "small bones" - the definition is really that broad! In human anatomy, the small bones in the middle ear are referred to as "the ossicles", but there are many other small bones in the hand and feet that appear are normal variant anatomy and are termed "accessory ossicles":
References
- 1. Lawson JP. International Skeletal Society Lecture in honor of Howard D. Dorfman. Clinically significant radiologic anatomic variants of the skeleton. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1994;163 (2): 249-55. AJR Am J Roentgenol (citation) - Pubmed citation
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