Mastoid canaliculus
Canaliculus mastoideus
- Eponym: Arnold's canal
Definition
Mastoid canaliculus is a narrow bony channel opening into the lateral wall of the jugular fossa. It acts as a passageway for the auricular branch of the vagus nerve.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 37: External and Middle Ear’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 625 (Fig. 37.1) & pp. 626.
Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 28: Intracranial region’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 431.
