basisphenoid bone

basisphenoid

Part of the base of the cranium between the basioccipital and the presphenoid, which usually ossifies separately in the embryo or in the young, and becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult; in many animals it persists as a separate bone between the basioccipital bone and the presphenoidal bone.

Type Bone
Parent Structure endochondral bone
Latin Name basisphenoid
FMA ID 321630

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the basisphenoid bone?
Part of the base of the cranium between the basioccipital and the presphenoid, which usually ossifies separately in the embryo or in the young, and becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult; in many animals it persists as a separate bone between the basioccipital bone and the presphenoidal bone.
What is the Latin name for the basisphenoid bone?
The Latin name for the basisphenoid bone is basisphenoid.

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