Tensor Tympani

Tympanisk tensor

Engelsk definition

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.

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Engelska synonymer

Tensor Tympanus Tympani, Tensor Tympanus, Tensor