Caroticotympanic arteries

Caroticotympanic arteries
Details
PrecursorAortic arch 2
SourcePetrous portion of the internal carotid artery
SuppliesTympanic cavity
Identifiers
Latinarteriae caroticotympanicae, ramus caroticotympanicus
TA98A12.2.06.005
TA24464
FMA71691
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.: 416  It contributes arterial supply to the osseous part of the pharyngotympanic tube (Eustachian tube).: 706 

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