periotic (Meaning)
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periotic (a.)
Surrounding, or pertaining to the region surrounding, the internal ear; as, the periotic capsule.
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periotic (n.)
A periotic bone.
Synonyms & Antonyms of periotic
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periotic Sentence Examples
- The periotic is a small bone in the middle ear that forms part of the auditory ossicles.
- The periotic bone is derived from the cartilaginous skeleton of the skull and later becomes ossified.
- The periotic canal runs through the periotic bone and transmits the facial nerve.
- The periotic fissure is a narrow opening in the periotic bone through which the stapedius muscle exits.
- The periotic recess is a small depression on the medial surface of the periotic bone.
- The periotic artery supplies blood to the periotic bone and surrounding structures.
- The periotic ligament attaches the periotic bone to the surrounding bones of the skull.
- The periotic vein drains blood from the periotic bone and surrounding structures.
- Disorders of the periotic bone can lead to hearing loss and other problems.
- The periotic bone is an important part of the human middle ear and plays a role in hearing.
FAQs About the word periotic
Surrounding, or pertaining to the region surrounding, the internal ear; as, the periotic capsule., A periotic bone.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The periotic is a small bone in the middle ear that forms part of the auditory ossicles.
The periotic bone is derived from the cartilaginous skeleton of the skull and later becomes ossified.
The periotic canal runs through the periotic bone and transmits the facial nerve.
The periotic fissure is a narrow opening in the periotic bone through which the stapedius muscle exits.
