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orbitosphenoid

ala minor (os sphenoidale)

The bone that is situated in the orbit on either side of the presphenoid; it generally forms a part of the sphenoid in the adult, and may be independent in the young.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure endochondral bone
Latin Name ala minor (os sphenoidale)
FMA ID 52869

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the orbitosphenoid?

The bone that is situated in the orbit on either side of the presphenoid; it generally forms a part of the sphenoid in the adult, and may be independent in the young.

What is the Latin name for the orbitosphenoid?

The Latin name for the orbitosphenoid is ala minor (os sphenoidale).

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:52869 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002478 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — orbitosphenoid Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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