groove of lesser petrosal nerve

<anatomy, nerve> The groove on the anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone that accommodates the lesser petrosal nerve in its course to the otic ganglion.

Synonym: sulcus nervi petrosi minoris.

(05 Mar 2000)


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