Internal opening of vestibular canaliculus

Apertura interna canaliculi vestibuli

  • Latin synonym: Apertura interna aqueducti vestibuli
  • Synonym: Internal opening of vestibular aqueduct

Definition

The internal opening of vestibular canaliculus is located in the elliptical recess (upper wall of the vestibule) and permit the endolymphatic duct to communicate with the endolymphatic sac.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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