Tensor Tympani

A short muscle that arises from the pharyngotympanic tube (EUSTACHIAN TUBE) and inserts into the handle of the MALLEUS. This muscle pulls the handle medially thus controlling the tension and movement of TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.

Year introduced: 1991(1963)

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Tree Number(s): A02.633.567.975, A09.246.397.749

MeSH Unique ID: D013719

Entry Terms:

• Tensor Tympanus
• Tympani, Tensor
• Tympanus, Tensor

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Muscles
Muscle, Skeletal
Tensor Tympani

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Sense Organs
Ear
Ear, Middle
Tensor Tympani