superior recess of tympanic membrane; Prussak pouch/space

Introduction

A space in the mucous membrane on the inner surface of the tympanic membrane.

• lies between the flaccid part of the membrane & the neck of the malleus

More general terms

• recess
• ear

Additional terms

• anterior recess of tympanic membrane; Troltsch pockets
• posterior recess of tympanic membrane; Troltsch pockets