Sphenoid Bone Posterior View
Description
Anatomy of the posterior aspect of the sphenoid bone showing its main landmarks, fissures, and foramina.
Original diagram by Andrés Aguilera.
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Anterior clinoid process
Cerebral surface of greater wing
Dorsum sellae
Foramen ovale
Foramen rotundum
Greater wing
Lateral pterygoid plate
Lesser wing
Medial pterygoid plate
Optic canal
Posterior clinoid process
Pterygoid canal (Vidian)
Pterygoid hamulus
Pterygoid notch
Spine of sphenoid bone
Superior orbital fissure