This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Ear, Subject name: ENT
Which of the following is true regarding myringoplasty: 
Select and explain. 
A. In underlay graft is placed medial to the annulus, B. In underlay graft is placed lateral to the malleus, C. In overlay graft is placed lateral to the malleus, D. In overlay graft is placed medial to the annulus
A: In underlay graft is placed medial to the annulus
Answer: A: In underlay graft is placed medial to the annulus 
Explanation: (a) In underlay graft is placed medial to the annulus(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 2; 1026)In both underlay and overlay, a portion of the graft is placed medial to the malleus.In underlay, graft is placed medial to the annulus, whereas in overlay graft is placed lateral to the annulus.