| capitulum | A dense cluster of stalkless flowers. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| capitulum humeri | The small rounded eminence on the lateral half of the distal end of the humerus for articulation with the radius. Synonym: capitulum humeri, capitellum, little head of humerus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| capitulum of humerus | The small rounded eminence on the lateral half of the distal end of the humerus for articulation with the radius. Synonym: capitulum humeri, capitellum, little head of humerus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| basis stapedis | The flat portion of the stapes that fits in the oval window. Synonym: basis stapedis, footplate, foot-plate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| caput stapedis | The portion of the stapes that articulates with the lenticular process of the incus. Synonym: caput stapedis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| membrana stapedis | The delicate mucosal layer that bridges the space between the crura and base of the stapes. Synonym: membrana stapedis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plica stapedis | A reflection of the delicate mucous membrane from the posterior wall of the tympanic cavity that covers the stapes. Synonym: plica stapedis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| crus anterius stapedis | The anterior of the two delicate curving limbs of the stapes that pass from the head of the bone to the base or footplate. Synonym: crus anterius stapedis, anterior limb of stapes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| crus posterius stapedis | The posterior of the two delicate limbs of the stapes that connect the head and base or footplate of the bone. Synonym: crus posterius stapedis, posterior limb of stapes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum annulare stapedis | A ring of elastic fibres that attaches the base of the stapes to the margin of the fenestra vestibuli. Synonym: ligamentum annulare stapedis. (05 Mar 2000) |