Aqueduct of Fallopius

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs facial canal
Fallopian aqueduct
gptkbp:contains facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)
gptkbp:endDate stylomastoid foramen
gptkbp:function transmits facial nerve
gptkbp:hasPart chorda tympani
greater petrosal nerve
nerve to stapedius
geniculate ganglion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aqueduct of Fallopius
gptkbp:length approximately 30 mm
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:temporal_bone
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Gabriele_Falloppio
gptkbp:shape Z-shaped canal
gptkbp:significance site of facial nerve injury in temporal bone fractures
gptkbp:startDate gptkb:internal_acoustic_meatus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gabriel_Fallopius
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7