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Superior ligament of malleus
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The Superior ligament of the malleus is a delicate fibrous strand that crosses from the roof of the tympanic cavity
to the head of the malleus
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Tympanic cavity
The tympanic cavity is a small cavity surrounding the bones of the middle ear.It is formed from the tubotympanic recess, an expansion of the first pharyngeal pouch....
to the head of the malleus
Malleus
The malleus or hammer is a hammer-shaped small bone or ossicle of the middle ear which connects with the incus and is attached to the inner surface of the eardrum...
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