sphenoid (Meaning)
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sphenoid (n)
butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
Synonyms & Antonyms of sphenoid
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sphenoid Sentence Examples
- The sphenoid bone forms the central portion of the skull base.
- The sphenoid sinus is an air-filled cavity within the sphenoid bone.
- The optic canals pass through the sphenoid bone, allowing passage of the optic nerves.
- The pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone provide attachment sites for muscles of mastication.
- The sella turcica, a saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone, houses the pituitary gland.
- The lesser wings of the sphenoid bone form the anterior boundary of the middle cranial fossa.
- The greater wings of the sphenoid bone form the lateral boundaries of the middle cranial fossa.
- The body of the sphenoid bone is located between the orbit and the nasopharynx.
- The sphenoidal conchae are small scrolls of bone that project into the sphenoid sinus.
- Injuries to the sphenoid bone can cause severe complications due to its proximity to vital structures.
FAQs About the word sphenoid
butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sphenoid bone forms the central portion of the skull base.
The sphenoid sinus is an air-filled cavity within the sphenoid bone.
The optic canals pass through the sphenoid bone, allowing passage of the optic nerves.
The pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone provide attachment sites for muscles of mastication.
