Processus Cochleariformis

Preferred Label : Processus Cochleariformis;

NCIt definition : The bony termination of the septum of the pharyngotympanic tube, superior to the anterior end of the vestibular window, over which the tendon of tensor tympani muscle is stretched, forming a pulley-like mechanism and allowing the tensor tympani to contract and reduce sound transmission.;

Details

Origin ID

C33404;

UMLS CUI

C1186227;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Anterior Wall of the Tympanum [NCIt concept]
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- processus cochleariformis [Radlex concept]
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Processus cochleariformis [FMA entity]
Semantic type(s)
- Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Processus cochleariformis [FMA entity]

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