internal auditory artery
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Definition
Noun An artery that originates as a branch of the basilar artery and supplies blood to the inner ear structures, specifically the cochlea and vestibular system (the labyrinth).
Usage
The term "internal auditory artery" is used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to describe a specific blood vessel. It is a precise anatomical term.
Examples
- During the dissection, the surgeon carefully identified the internal auditory artery to preserve the blood supply to the inner ear.
- A blockage in the internal auditory artery can lead to sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
- The study traced the path of the internal auditory artery from the basilar artery into the internal auditory canal.
Advanced Usage
- Also known clinically and anatomically as the labyrinthine artery. This synonym is frequently used interchangeably in medical literature.
- It is often discussed in relation to vascular disorders affecting hearing and balance, such as internal auditory artery ischemia.
Variants and Related Words
- Labyrinthine artery: A direct synonym for the internal auditory artery.
- Basilar artery: The major artery from which the internal auditory artery typically branches.
- Internal auditory meatus/canal: The bony canal through which the artery travels alongside the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII).
Synonyms
- Labyrinthine artery
Related Phrases
- Blood supply to the labyrinth: A descriptive phrase for the function of this artery.
- Cochleovestibular artery: A less common term that may refer to this vessel or a branch of it, emphasizing its supply to both the cochlea and vestibular organs.
Noun
- an artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth