Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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The two small muscles found in the tympanic cavity are tensor tympani and stapedius. The tensor tympani originate from the temporal bone and inserts on the malleus handle. The stapedius mainly originates from the tympanic cavity’s posterior wall and inserts onto the stapes.
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