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Lateral process of malleus

Processus lateralis mallei

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Skeletal system
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Malleus, the structure this landmark is on
Malleus, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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Short lateral process at the end of the handle, repsonsible for the mallear prominence of the eardrum.

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Names

Latin
Processus lateralis mallei
English
Lateral process of malleus
French
Processus latéral du marteau
Spanish
Proceso lateral del malleus
Portuguese
Processo lateral do martelo