Glomus jugulare commonly arises from -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hypotympanumo There are two types of glomus tumors:-Glomusjugulare# These glomus tumors arise from the dome of the internal jugular vein in the hypotympanum and jugular foramen. In jugular foramen they can invade IX to XII cranial nerves.Glomus tvmpanicum# They arise from the promontory of the middle ear along the course of the tympanic branch of the IXth cranial nerve.
Hypo tympanum
Mesotympanum
Epitympanum
Prussaks space
Ear