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Stapedius MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Stapedius
Tree Number(s)
A02.633.567.950
A09.246.397.727
Unique ID
D013198
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013198
Annotation
/growth: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /‌embryol: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
Scope Note
A tiny muscle that arises from the posterior wall of the TYMPANIC CAVITY of MIDDLE EAR with its tendon inserted onto the neck of the STAPES. Stapedius pulls the stapes posteriorly and controls its movement.
Previous Indexing
Ear, Middle (1966-1978)
Ear Ossicles (1966-1978)
Stapes (1975-1978)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under MUSCLES 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under MUSCLES 1979-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2008/07/08
Stapedius Preferred
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