Superior tympanic artery
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Superior Tympanic Artery
The Superior Tympanic Artery is a small artery in the human body that supplies blood to the tympanic cavity, the part of the ear responsible for transmitting sounds to the brain. It is a branch of the middle meningeal artery, which itself is a branch of the maxillary artery, one of the two terminal branches of the external carotid artery.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "Superior Tympanic Artery" is derived from its location and function. "Superior" refers to its position above the tympanic cavity, "tympanic" refers to the tympanic cavity which it supplies, and "artery" is a type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Superior Tympanic Artery originates from the middle meningeal artery. It travels through a small canal, the tympanic canaliculus, to reach the tympanic cavity. Here, it supplies blood to the structures within, including the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and the ossicles, the small bones that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The Superior Tympanic Artery, like other arteries, can be involved in various medical conditions. For example, it can be affected by atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up inside arteries. This can lead to reduced blood flow to the tympanic cavity, potentially affecting hearing. In addition, damage to the Superior Tympanic Artery during ear surgery can lead to bleeding or other complications.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Middle Meningeal Artery: The artery from which the Superior Tympanic Artery originates.
- Tympanic Cavity: The part of the ear that the Superior Tympanic Artery supplies.
- Tympanic Canaliculus: The small canal through which the Superior Tympanic Artery travels to reach the tympanic cavity.
- Tympanic Membrane: Also known as the eardrum, one of the structures in the ear that the Superior Tympanic Artery supplies.
- Ossicles: The small bones in the ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
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