Lateral ligament of malleus
- Lateral ligament of malleus
Infobox Ligament
Name = Lateral ligament of malleus
Latin = ligamentum mallei laterale
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From = malleus
To = temporal
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DorlandsPre = l_09
DorlandsSuf = 12492549
The Lateral ligament of the malleus is a triangular fibrous band that crosses from the posterior aspect of the tympanic notch to the head or neck of the malleus.
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