sphenoid bone
Britishnoun
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The pituitary gland, sometimes called the hypophysis or “master gland” is located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica, a groove of the sphenoid bone of the skull, illustrated in Figure 28.15.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
This bony region of the sphenoid bone is named for its resemblance to the horse saddles used by the Ottoman Turks, with a high back and a tall front.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The anterior cranial fossa is located between the frontal bone and lesser wing of the sphenoid bone.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The middle cranial fossa is divided at the midline by the upward bony prominence of the sella turcica, a part of the sphenoid bone.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The temporal bones, forming the temples on either side, are attached to the sphenoid bone in front, the parietals above, and the occipital behind.
From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.
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