Preferred Label : pterosphenoid;
Uberon definition : Endochondral bone that sutures with the orbitosphenoid anteriorly, the frontal bone
dorsally and the sphenotic and prootic posteriorly. The pterosphenoid forms part of
the orbitosphenoid region. The pterosphenoid bears foramina that accommodate branches
of the trigeminal and facial nerves. The pterosphenoid is a paired bone.;
Uberon synonym : alisphenoid; pterosphenoids;
Origin ID : 2000419;
develops from
- overlaps
- part of
Endochondral bone that sutures with the orbitosphenoid anteriorly, the frontal bone
dorsally and the sphenotic and prootic posteriorly. The pterosphenoid forms part of
the orbitosphenoid region. The pterosphenoid bears foramina that accommodate branches
of the trigeminal and facial nerves. The pterosphenoid is a paired bone.
