title: Human incus long process depressions in the surface of the normal ossicle.
abstract: Depressions in the bone surface of the normal human incus long process are found with great frequency. This paper reviews the frequency and distribution of these depressions, discusses their histologic appearance, and speculates upon their significance. While their clinical significance is unclear, they may be related to several conditions encountered in otologic practice.
mesh_terms: D004429:Ear Ossicles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007188:Incus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology*