Sphenoid bone
The sphenoid bone (os sphenoides) is an unpaired bone of the neurocranium. It is situated in the middle of the skull towards the front, in front of the basilar part of the occipital bone. The sphenoid bone is one of the seven bones that articulate to form the orbit. Its shape somewhat resembles that of a butterfly or bat with its wings extended.
| Sphenoid bone | |
|---|---|
Cranial Bones. Only the end of the wing of the sphenoid bone is visible | |
Sphenoid bone, upper surface. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | os sphenoidale |
| MeSH | D013100 |
| TA98 | A02.1.05.001 |
| TA2 | 584 |
| FMA | 52736 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
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