Labyrinthine Artery (Noun)
Meaning
An artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The internal auditory artery gives off the labyrinthine artery which enters the inner ear to supply the labyrinth and the vestibulocochlear nerve.
- A branch of the basilar artery, the labyrinthine artery plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the structures within the labyrinth.
- This unique artery termed the labyrinthine artery supplies blood to the membranous labyrinth within the inner ear.
- Damage to the labyrinthine artery may cause disruption to inner ear function, often leading to hearing loss or dizziness.
- The discovery of the labyrinthine artery provided valuable insights into the vascular supply of the inner ear and the pathophysiology of labyrinthine disorders.