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*The tensor tympani muscle is innervated by the pterygoid nerve, which is a branch of the mandibular nerve, itself being the third branch of the trigeminal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).
*The tensor tympani muscle is innervated by the pterygoid nerve, which is a branch of the mandibular nerve, itself being the third branch of the trigeminal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).
*The stapedius muscle is innervated by the facial nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]).
*The stapedius muscle is innervated by the facial nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]).
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==Histology==
==Histology==
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*'''Saccule''' and '''Utricle''': lined by simple squamous epithelium, underneath which is a layer of loose connective tissue.
*'''Saccule''' and '''Utricle''': lined by simple squamous epithelium, underneath which is a layer of loose connective tissue.
*The connective tissue component of the '''organ of Corti''' is the basilar lamina.
*The connective tissue component of the '''organ of Corti''' is the basilar lamina.
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==Species Differences==
==Species Differences==