foramen spinosum of sphenoid bone
foramen spinosum
A foramen in the sphenoid bone through which the middle meningeal artery, middle meningeal vein, and the meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve pass.
| Type | Bone |
| Parent Structure | foramen of skull |
| Latin Name | foramen spinosum |
| FMA ID | 53156 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the foramen spinosum of sphenoid bone?
A foramen in the sphenoid bone through which the middle meningeal artery, middle meningeal vein, and the meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve pass.
What is the Latin name for the foramen spinosum of sphenoid bone?
The Latin name for the foramen spinosum of sphenoid bone is foramen spinosum.
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1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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