facial nerve canal
canalis nervi facialis
A Z-shaped canal running through the temporal bone from the internal acoustic meatus to the stylomastoid foramen. It is located within the middle ear region, according to its shape it is divided into three main segments: the labyrinthine, the tympanic, and the mastoidal segment .
| Type | Bone |
| Structure parente | foramen of skull |
| Nom latin | canalis nervi facialis |
| FMA ID | 54952 |
Questions fréquentes
What is the facial nerve canal?
A Z-shaped canal running through the temporal bone from the internal acoustic meatus to the stylomastoid foramen. It is located within the middle ear region, according to its shape it is divided into three main segments: the labyrinthine, the tympanic, and the mastoidal segment .
What is the Latin name for the facial nerve canal?
The Latin name for the facial nerve canal is canalis nervi facialis.
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