Anatomy

Ear Oval Window

Fenestra or oval opening on the lateral wall of the vestibular labyrinth adjacent to the MIDDLE EAR. It is located above the cochlear round window and normally covered by the base of the STAPES.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Fenestra or oval opening on the lateral wall of the vestibular labyrinth adjacent to the MIDDLE EAR. It is located above the cochlear round window and normally covered by the base of the STAPES.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Oval Window of Ear
  • Oval Window, Ear
  • Oval Windows, Ear

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ROUND WINDOW, EAR

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History Note

2008 (1979)

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Previous Indexing

  • Ear, Middle (1966-1978)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A09w.246w.300w.909w.551w
  2. A09w.923w.500w.551w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ear Oval Window. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010046. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010046
  2. Ear Oval Window. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oval_window
  3. Ear Oval Window. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2301793