Epitympanic_recess
Epitympanic recess
Hollow located on the superior/roof aspect of the middle ear
The epitympanic recess is the portion of the tympanic cavity (of the middle ear) situated superior to the tympanic membrane.[1]: 414 The recess lodges the head of malleus, and the body of incus.[1]: 416
The mastoid antrum is situated posterior to the recess and opens into the recess at the posterior wall of the recess via the aditus to mastoid antrum.[1]: 416 The ampulla of the lateral semicircular canal creates a prominence upon the medial wall of the recess.[1]: 420