Canalis condylaris

Synonyms
Condylar canal, condyloid canal

The Canalis condylaris is a small bony canal in the Occipital bone.

Anatomy

The Canalis condylaris is located bilaterally posterior to the Occipital condyle. The Vena emissaria occipitalis passes through the Canalis condylaris and may communicate with the Sigmoid sinus, Occipital sinus, and/or the Plexus venosus suboccipitalis.

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External surface of the occipital bone
Schematic illustration of the external surface of the occipital bone showing the muscle attachments. Figure adapted from Gray's Anatomy.

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