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caroticotympanic artery

arteriae caroticotympanicae

The caroticotympanic branch (tympanic branch) is small; it enters the tympanic cavity through a minute foramen in the carotid canal, and anastomoses with the anterior tympanic branch of the internal maxillary, and with the stylomastoid artery.

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Type Vessel
Parent Structure artery
Latin Name arteriae caroticotympanicae
FMA ID 49828

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the caroticotympanic artery?

The caroticotympanic branch (tympanic branch) is small; it enters the tympanic cavity through a minute foramen in the carotid canal, and anastomoses with the anterior tympanic branch of the internal maxillary, and with the stylomastoid artery.

What is the Latin name for the caroticotympanic artery?

The Latin name for the caroticotympanic artery is arteriae caroticotympanicae.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49828 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0007693 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — caroticotympanic artery Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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