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Lateral Ligament of the Malleus
Other Terms: Ligamentum mallei laterale, Ligament latéral du malleus
Parts
None
Group
Cranial ligaments
Description
The lateral ligament of the malleus connects the head of the malleus to the border of the tympanic incisure. It is a thin triangular band situated under a fold of the mucosal lining of the tympanic cavity.
Function
Stabilize the malleus
Latin
Ligamentum mallei laterale
French
Ligament latéral du malleus
