Antrum Jun 2026

You might not need to know the word "antrum" for trivia night, but understanding it helps decode medical reports.

The mastoid antrum and its surrounding cells act as a pressure regulator and a protective buffer for the middle ear. They are lined with a membrane continuous with the middle ear. antrum

Next time you eat a tough piece of steak, thank your gastric antrum for grinding it down. And next time you see an ultrasound, look for those tiny black circles—the antral follicles—whispering the story of fertility. You might not need to know the word