Sphenoid bone

Last edited and medically reviewed by Alaric Steinmetz on 21.03.2023

Synonyms: Keilbein

The sphenoid bone is a cranial bone of the neurocranium and forms a central part of the Skull base.

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Sphenoid bone, Gray's Anatomy — Schematic illustration of the anterior and inferior surfaces of the sphenoid bone. Figure adapted from Gray's Anatomy, Figure 146.

Sphenoid bone, Gray's Anatomy — Schematic illustration of the sphenoid bone. Figure adapted from Gray's Anatomy, Figure 145.

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