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Mastoidectomy - series: Normal anatomy

Mastoidectomy - series Illustrations:

Normal anatomy

Indications

Procedure

Mastoid air cells are open, air-containing spaces in one of the skull bones.

Update Date: 6/25/2001

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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