Carotid sulcus
Sulcus carotidis
- Latin synonym: Sulcus caroticus
Definition
The carotid sulcus is a shallow bony groove found on the side of the body of the sphenoid bone, where it connects with its greater wing. This sulcus exists on both the right and left sides of the sphenoid bone’s body. It acts as a continuation of the carotid canal and lodges the internal carotid artery and the cavernous sinus.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 28: Intracranial region’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 430.
