recessus vena jugularis

As defined here, this refers to a depression on the lateral surface of the braincase posterior to the Vidian canal as opposed to the carotid fossa...(Conrad 2008).

Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical space

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What is the recessus vena jugularis?
As defined here, this refers to a depression on the lateral surface of the braincase posterior to the Vidian canal as opposed to the carotid fossa...(Conrad 2008).

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