Ligament of the Short Process of the Incus

Ligament of the short process of the incus, or l. processus brevis incudis, is one of the most important anatomical structures in the ear. It is a connective tissue that connects the short process of the incus to the anterior part of the base of the stapes.

The ligament of the short process of the incus plays an important role in the functioning of the middle ear. It provides stability and support to the incus and stapes, allowing them to function properly as air moves through the ear and transmits sound waves. In addition, the ligament of the short process of the incus is involved in the transmission of vibrations from the incus to the stapes, which is important for the perception of sounds.

Damage or dysfunction of the ligament of the short process of the incus can lead to various ear problems such as tinnitus, hearing loss and even complete deafness. Therefore, it is important to understand the anatomy and function of this ligament to prevent possible complications.

Various techniques are used to diagnose short incus ligament injuries, including otoscopy, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment for these lesions may include surgical correction, drug therapy, or a combination of these methods.

The ligament of the short process of the epiglottis is short (lat. lamina brevis aryepiglotidis) is a flat, narrow, arcuate formation that connects the left and right lateral folds of the soft palate and lies in the groove of the same name on the lateral wall of the nasopharynx, above the pharyngeal ridge. The position of the ligament changes when pronouncing a number of words, as it rises back, changing the volume of the nasal cavity, which facilitates the free passage of air through the nose into the mouth when pronouncing nasal sounds.