Stapedius

A tiny muscle that arises from the posterior wall of the TYMPANIC CAVITY of MIDDLE EAR with its tendon inserted onto the neck of the STAPES. Stapedius pulls the stapes posteriorly and controls its movement.

Year introduced: 1991(1979)

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Tree Number(s): A02.633.567.950, A09.246.397.727

MeSH Unique ID: D013198

Previous Indexing:

• Ear, Middle (1966-1978)
• Ear Ossicles (1966-1978)
• Stapes (1975-1978)

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Muscles
Muscle, Skeletal
Stapedius

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Anatomy Category
Sense Organs
Ear
Ear, Middle
Stapedius