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alisphenoid bone

ala major (os sphenoidale)

Either of the broad curved wing like expanses on each side of the sphenoid bone in adults; may exist independently in the young.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure endochondral bone
Latin Name ala major (os sphenoidale)
FMA ID 52868

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alisphenoid bone?

Either of the broad curved wing like expanses on each side of the sphenoid bone in adults; may exist independently in the young.

What is the Latin name for the alisphenoid bone?

The Latin name for the alisphenoid bone is ala major (os sphenoidale).

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:52868 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0006721 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q4116731 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.