Fossa of vestibular window
Fossula fenestrae vestibuli
- Latin synonym: Fossula fenestrae ovalis
- Synonym: Fossa of oval window; Oval window niche
Definition
The fossa of oval window is a small depression on the medial wall of the tympanic cavity between the malleus and the incus containing the oval window in its lower portion.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
