Opening of vestibular canaliculus
Apertura canaliculi vestibuli
- Latin synonym: Apertura externa aqueducti vestibuli
- Synonym: External opening of vestibular aqueduct
Definition
Just below the petrous ridge, although slightly difficult to notice, there is an opening of vestibular canaliculus. This opening leads into a channel called the aqueduct of the vestibule or vestibular canaliculus, which carries the endolymphatic duct along with a tiny artery and vein.
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. 432.
