Caroticotympanic arteries | |
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Details | |
Precursor | Aortic arch 2 |
Source | Petrous portion of the internal carotid artery |
Supplies | Tympanic cavity |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteriae caroticotympanicae, ramus caroticotympanicus |
TA98 | A12.2.06.005 |
TA2 | 4464 |
FMA | 71691 |
Anatomical terminology |
The caroticotympanic artery (tympanic branch) is a small, sometimes doubled artery which arises from (the petrous portion of) the internal carotid artery. It leaves the carotid canal through a foramen to reach the tympanic cavity.[1]: 416 It contributes arterial supply to the osseous part of the pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube).[1]: 706
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