Artery of the pterygoid canal
The artery of the pterygoid canal (or Vidian artery) is an artery in the pterygoid canal, in the head.
| Artery of the pterygoid canal | |
|---|---|
Plan of branches of the maxillary artery (artery of the pterygoid canal visible at upper right) | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | aortic arch 1 |
| Source | Maxillary artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria canalis pterygoidei |
| TA98 | A12.2.05.082 A12.2.06.006 |
| TA2 | 4454 |
| FMA | 85528 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
It usually arises from the external carotid artery, but can arise from either the internal or external carotid artery or serve as an anastomosis between the two.
The eponym, Vidian artery, is derived from the Italian surgeon and anatomist Vidus Vidius.
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