carotid groove


ca·rot·id sul·cus

the groove on the body of the sphenoid bone in which the internal carotid artery lies in its course through the cavernous sinus. Synonym(s): sulcus caroticus [TA], carotid groove, cavernous groove

carotid groove

A broad groove on the inner surface of the sphenoid bone lateral to its body. It lodges the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. See also: groove