Rivinus incisure

tym·pan·ic notch

[TA] the notch in the superior part of the tympanic ring bridged by the flaccid part of the tympanic membrane. Synonym(s): incisura tympanica [TA], incisura rivini, Rivinus incisure, Rivinus notch, tympanic incisure

Rivinus incisure

The tympanic notch in the upper part of the tympanic portion of the temporal bone. It extends from the lesser to the greater tympanic spines and is occupied by the pars flaccida of the tympanic membrane. Synonym: notch of RivinusSee also: Rivinus, August

Rivinus,

August Quirinus, German anatomist, 1652-1723. Rivinus canalsRivinus ducts - Synonym(s): minor sublingual ductRivinus gland - Synonym(s): sublingual glandRivinus incisure - Synonym(s): tympanic notchRivinus ligament - flaccid portion of the tympanic membrane that is attached to the petrous bone at the notch of Rivinus.Rivinus membrane - Synonym(s): flaccid part of tympanic membraneRivinus notch - Synonym(s): tympanic notch