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Stapedius

Stapedius

Reduces movement of stapes, controls amplitude of sound waves to inner ear. Located in the head.

Actions
reduces movement of stapes, controls amplitude of sound waves to inner ear
Origin
tip of pyramid of middle ear
Insertion
neck of stapes
Innervation
nerve to the stapedius from facial nerve [CNVII]
Blood supply
stapedial branch of posterior auricular artery

head-faceupper-body