Prussak’s space is bounded below by? – ENT MCQ

Prussak’s space is bounded below by?
A. Fibers of lateral malleolar fold
B. Shrapnell’s membrane
C. Short process of malleus
D. Neck of malleus

Correct answer : C. Short process of malleus

Anatomy of middle ear

Boundaries of Prussak’s space:
Superior – Fibers of lateral malleolar fold
Inferior – Short process of malleus
Lateral – Shrapnell’s membrane
Medial – Neck of malleus

Ref: Textbook of Ear, Nose and Throat diseases, 11th edition, Maqbool, p13.
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