lateral/short process of malleus

Introduction

A short projection from the base of the manubrium of the malleus; attached firmly to the tympanic membrane.

More general terms

• bony process
• ear

Additional terms

• anterior/long/slender process of malleus; Folli/follian/Rau/Ravius process of malleus
• lenticular/orbicular process of incus; lenticular apophysis; orbiculare; lenticular bone