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FENETRE VESTIBULE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Ear
DEF

A small oval opening located in the internal ear, which is closed by the foot of the stapes.

OBS

"fenestra ovalis" is an outmoded term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oreille
DEF

Orifice en forme de gueule de four creusé dans la paroi interne de la caisse du tympan, qu'il fait communiquer avec le vestibule.

OBS

Selon certains auteurs, «fenêtre ovale» est un terme vieilli.

Key term(s)
  • fenêtre du vestibule

Spanish

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