All of the following statements about Sternberg Canal are true, except:
Causes intrasphenoidal meningocele
Represents persistent craniopharyngeal canal
Located anterior and medial to Foramen Rotundum
Located posterior and lateral to Foramen Rotundum
Sternberg's canal is located anterior and medial to foramen rotandum. It is also known as lateral craniopharyngeal canal. Ref: Theodore Schwaz, Vijay Anand, Chapter 2, Anatomy of The Pituitary Gland and Parasellar Region, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management, New york; Clinical Anatomy of The Nose, Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses By Johannes Lang, Page 88; Issues in Neurological Surgery and Specialties: 2011 Edition By Q. Ashton Acton, PhD, Page 1593