Facial nerve canal

Definition

A Z-shaped canal running through the temporal bone from the internal acoustic meatus to the stylomastoid foramen. It is located within the middle ear region, according to its shape it is divided into three main segments: the labyrinthine, the tympanic, and the mastoidal segment .

Also known as canalis nervi facialis, facial canal — per UBERON

The Facial nerve canal is a part of the Musculoskeletal.