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The oval opening in the middle ear to which the base of the stapes is connected and through which the ossicles of the ear transmit sound vibrations to the cochlea.

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oval window - fenestra that has the base of the stapes attached to it

fenestra of the vestibule, fenestra ovalis, fenestra vestibuli

fenestra - a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear)

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