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Stapedius

Medical Definition: The stapedius muscle arises from the wall of the middle ear and is inserted into the neck of the stapes. Its action is to pull the head of the stapes backward.
Guide Notes: /growth: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
Previously Indexed: Ear Ossicles (1966-1978),Ear, Middle (1966-1978),Stapes (1975-1978)

Stapedius Medical Definitions and Terms

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