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Promontory of tympanic cavity

Promontory of tympanic cavity is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Promontory of tympanic cavity rather than just read about it. In short: The promontory of the tympanic cavity, also known as the cochlear promontory or petrosal promontorium, is a rounded hollow prominence upon - and most prominent feature of - the medial wall of the tympanic cavity formed by the underlying first turn of the cochlea. The surface of the promontory is furrowed by fine grooves that accommodate to the strands of the tympanic plexus.

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Reference excerpt

The promontory of the tympanic cavity, also known as the cochlear promontory or petrosal promontorium, is a rounded hollow prominence upon - and most prominent feature of - the medial wall of the tympanic cavity formed by the underlying first turn of the cochlea. The surface of the promontory is furrowed by fine grooves that accommodate to the strands of the tympanic plexus. The oval window is situated superoposteriorly to the promontory, and the round window inferoposteriorly to it. A minute spicule of bone frequently connects the promontory to the pyramidal eminence.

Evolution In non-mammalian synapsids, the promontorium was not present. During the evolution of mammals, the shrinking and displacement of the basisphenoid allowed for the enlargement of the petrosal, of which the promontorium is a part. This is a major apomorphy by which the earliest mammals can be distinguished from their closest relatives.

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References This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1042 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links lesson3 at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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In research: Promontory of tympanic cavity appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Promontory of tympanic cavity in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Promontory of tympanic cavity is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Ear, Musculoskeletal system stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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