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It is terminal branch of the common carotid artery, it is larger than the other terminal branch (the external carotid artery).
It is terminal branch of the common carotid artery, it is larger than the other terminal branch (the external carotid artery).


= Segments: =
= Segments: =
 
There are seven segments according to Bouthillier classification; 
 
#Cervical segment 
#Petros  (horizontal) segment 
#Lacerum segment 
#Cavernous segment
#Clinoid segment 
#Ophthalmic (Supra clinoid) segment
#Communicating segment 


= Branches: =
= Branches: =

Revision as of 14:52, 1 June 2017

Description:[edit | edit source]

It is terminal branch of the common carotid artery, it is larger than the other terminal branch (the external carotid artery).

Segments:[edit | edit source]

There are seven segments according to Bouthillier classification; 

  1. Cervical segment 
  2. Petros  (horizontal) segment 
  3. Lacerum segment 
  4. Cavernous segment
  5. Clinoid segment 
  6. Ophthalmic (Supra clinoid) segment
  7. Communicating segment 

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Clinical relevance:[edit | edit source]

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