Mastoid canaliculus
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In the lateral part of the jugular fossa
of the temporal bone
is the mastoid canaliculus for the entrance of the auricular branch
of the vagus nerve
.
Jugular fossa
The jugular fossa is a deep depression in the inferior part of the base of the skull. More specifically, it is located in the temporal bone, posterior to the carotid canal and the aquæductus cochleæ...
of the temporal bone
Temporal bone
The temporal bones are situated at the sides and base of the skull, and lateral to the temporal lobes of the cerebrum.The temporal bone supports that part of the face known as the temple.-Parts:The temporal bone consists of four parts:* Squama temporalis...
is the mastoid canaliculus for the entrance of the auricular branch
Auricular branch
Auricular branch can refer to any one of several different structures having to do with the ear or hearing:*Nerves**The auricular branch of the vagus nerve - "ramus auricularis nervi vagi"...
of the vagus nerve
Vagus nerve
The vagus nerve , also called pneumogastric nerve or cranial nerve X, is the tenth of twelve paired cranial nerves...
.