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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]]).

==Histology==

==Histology==

*'''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.

==Species Differences==

==Species Differences==