os sphenoidale (Meaning)
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os sphenoidale (n)
butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
Synonyms & Antonyms of os sphenoidale
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os sphenoidale Sentence Examples
- The os sphenoidale is a butterfly-shaped bone located at the base of the skull.
- The body of the os sphenoidale contains the sella turcica, which houses the pituitary gland.
- The greater wings of the os sphenoidale extend laterally to form part of the middle cranial fossa.
- The lesser wings of the os sphenoidale extend anteriorly and laterally to form part of the anterior cranial fossa.
- The pterygoid processes of the os sphenoidale project inferiorly and form the lateral walls of the nasopharynx.
- The vomer bone articulates with the body of the os sphenoidale posteriorly.
- The optic nerves pass through the optic foramina in the lesser wings of the os sphenoidale.
- The carotid arteries enter the skull through the carotid canals in the greater wings of the os sphenoidale.
- The os sphenoidale is a complex bone with multiple articulations and foramina.
- The development of the os sphenoidale is influenced by hormones such as growth hormone and thyroxine.
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butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The os sphenoidale is a butterfly-shaped bone located at the base of the skull.
The body of the os sphenoidale contains the sella turcica, which houses the pituitary gland.
The greater wings of the os sphenoidale extend laterally to form part of the middle cranial fossa.
The lesser wings of the os sphenoidale extend anteriorly and laterally to form part of the anterior cranial fossa.
