Annular ligament of stapes
The annular stapedial ligament (also called the stapediovestibular joint) is a ring of fibrous soft tissue that connects the base of the stapes to the oval window of the inner ear.
| Annular stapedial ligament | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| From | Stapes |
| To | Oval window |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum anulare stapedis |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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Calcification and hardening of the annular ligament of the stapes (otosclerosis) is a common cause of adult deafness.
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