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Annular ligament of stapes

Annular stapedial ligament
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Identifiers
Latin Ligamentum anulare stapedis
Dorlands
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stapedial ligament l_09/Annular stapedial ligament
TA A15.3.02.060
FMA 60884
Anatomical terminology
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The Annular stapedial ligament is a ring of fibrous tissue that connects the base of the stapes to the oval window of the inner ear.

Calcification and hardening of the annular ligament of the stapes (Otosclerosis) is a common cause of adult deafness.



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