Artery of the pterygoid canal
（重定向自Vidian artery）
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The artery of the pterygoid canal (Vidian artery) is an artery in the pterygoid canal, in the head.
It usually arises from the external carotid artery, but can arise from either the internal or external carotid artery or serve as an anastomosis between the two.