Oval Window, Ear (also known as Oval Windows, Ear, Oval Window of Ear): Fenestra or oval opening on the lateral wall of the vestibular labyrinth adjacent to the MIDDLE EAR. It is located above the cochlear round window and normally covered by the base of the STAPES.

NIH MeSH · D010046Anatomy

Oval Window, Ear

Also known asOval Windows, Ear · Oval Window of Ear

Definition

Fenestra or oval opening on the lateral wall of the vestibular labyrinth adjacent to the MIDDLE EAR. It is located above the cochlear round window and normally covered by the base of the STAPES.

MeSH classification

  • A09.246.300.909.551
  • A09.923.500.551

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Common questions about Oval Window, Ear

What does Oval Window, Ear mean in medicine?
Fenestra or oval opening on the lateral wall of the vestibular labyrinth adjacent to the MIDDLE EAR. It is located above the cochlear round window and normally covered by the base of the STAPES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Oval Window, Ear known by any other names?
Yes. Oval Window, Ear is also referred to as Oval Windows, Ear, Oval Window of Ear in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Oval Window, Ear sit in the medical classification?
Oval Window, Ear falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A09.246.300.909.551, A09.923.500.551). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D010046) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗