tubal air cells (of pharyngotympanic tube)

tu·bal air cells (of pharyngotympanic tube)

[TA]

occasional small air cells in the inferior wall of the pharyngotympanic tube, near the tympanic orifice, communicating with the tympanic cavity.

Synonym(s): cellulae pneumaticae tubae auditivae [TA], air cells of auditory tube

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