<prompt> Ideal site for myringotomy and grommet insertion-Anterior superior quadrantAnterior inferior quadrantPosterior superiorPosterior inferior  <response>: Incision sites for myringotomyTwo common incision sites are used :-i Anterior-inferior quadrantAlso known as anterior myringotomyUsed in cases of serous otitis media when grommet is to be insertedii Postero-inferior quadrantAlso known as posterior myringotomyUsed in cases of ASOMThis area is preferred because this is the most accessible area, relative less vascular and there are less chances of damage to ossicular chain.Now the question arises, If the posterior - inferior quadrant is more accessible and less vascular, why the grommet tube is inserted through anterior-inferior incision?The answer is:-Grommet inserted through posterior myringotomy incision may cause incus necrosis from the pressure on long process and may damage incudostapedial joint or round window. Therefore, anterior or inferior insertion is safer. Pediatric otolaryngology 