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carotid canal

canalis caroticus

On the interior surface of the temporal bone, behind the rough surface of the apex, is the large circular aperture of the carotid canal, which ascends at first vertically, and then, making a bend, runs horizontally forward and medialward. It transmits into the cranium, the internal carotid artery, and the carotid plexus of nerves. Sympathetics to the head also pass through the carotid canal. They have several motor functions: raise the eyelid (superior tarsal muscle), dilate pupil, innervate sweat glands of face and scalp and constricts blood vessels in head[WP].

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Tipo Bone
Estructura principal foramen of skull
Nombre latino canalis caroticus
FMA ID 55805

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carotid canal?

On the interior surface of the temporal bone, behind the rough surface of the apex, is the large circular aperture of the carotid canal, which ascends at first vertically, and then, making a bend, runs horizontally forward and medialward. It transmits into the cranium, the internal carotid artery, a

What is the Latin name for the carotid canal?

The Latin name for the carotid canal is canalis caroticus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:55805 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006668 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — carotid canal Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.