Remodelling of the normal incus.
Thirty normal incudes were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to assess the pattern and degree of bony remodelling. The body and short process appeared stable throughout life. By contrast, the lenticular and long processes demonstrated marked osteoclastic activity with a tendency to undergo progressive erosion with advancing age.
Lannigan
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ENT Department, General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007188:Incus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged