Surgical landmarks for the identification of facial nerve in mastoid surgeries are all except:
(a) Below the processus cochleariformis(Ref. Scott Brown, 6th ed., 1386, 1387)The first genu of facial nerve lies antero-superior to the Processes cochleariformis.
Below the processus cochleariformis
Above and posterior to oval window
Medial to short process of incus
Behind the pyramid
Facial Nerve And Its Disorders