stapedial artery

stapedial

A small artery that passes through the ring of the stapes; while the stapedial artery is a temporary artery thought to disappear at late embryonic stage in humans, the mouse stapedial artery is complete by E13 and persists into adulthood[MP].

Type Vessel
Latin Name stapedial
FMA ID 79390

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stapedial artery?
A small artery that passes through the ring of the stapes; while the stapedial artery is a temporary artery thought to disappear at late embryonic stage in humans, the mouse stapedial artery is complete by E13 and persists into adulthood[MP].
What is the Latin name for the stapedial artery?
The Latin name for the stapedial artery is stapedial.

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