The ossicle of paaw

Evan M. Graboyes, Richard A. Chole, Timothy E. Hullar

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Abstract

Some anatomists have reported more than 3 ossicles within the middle ear. The most widely discussed of these is the lenticular ossicle, which we now understand to be the lenticular process forming the distal tip of the long process of the incus. Another supernumerary ossicle, within the stapes tendon, has also been described by a number of anatomists. Here, we examine the history of this ossicle's discovery, the sources of confusion concerning its existence in humans, and its presence in some mammalian species. We also discuss the variability in the nomenclature of supernumerary ossicles for historical accounts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1185-1188
Number of pages4
JournalOtology and Neurotology
Volume32
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fourth ossicle
  • Osseus globulus
  • Ossicle
  • Ossiculum ovale
  • Ossiculum quartum
  • Paaw
  • Sesamoid
  • Stapes
  • Tendon

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Sensory Systems
  • Clinical Neurology

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