Posterior tympanic canaliculus
Canaliculus tympanicus posterior
- Latin synonym: Canaliculus chordae tympani
- Synonym: Canaliculus for chorda tympani
- Related terms: Canaliculus for chorda tympani
Definition
The canaliculus for chorda tympania (Civinini's canal.) is a small canal that opens off the facial canal just before its termination, transmitting the chorda tympani nerve into the tympanic cavity.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
