Carotid siphon
Sipho carotidis
- Latin synonym: Siphon caroticus
- Related terms: Carotid syphon
Definition
The carotid siphon is a U or S-shaped part to the ICA that varies with age. It begins at the posterior bend of the cavernous part of ICA and ends at the cerebral part, at ICA bifurcation.
Note: this anatomical structure is mainly a radiological landmark so the boundaries are not well anatomically defined.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
