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What is the name of the opening between the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid bone, which transmits multiple nerves and veins?
What is the name of the opening between the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid bone, which transmits multiple nerves and veins?
What structure runs medially along the posterior border of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone and drains into the cavernous sinus?
What structure runs medially along the posterior border of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone and drains into the cavernous sinus?
Which opening, situated behind the medial end of the superior orbital fissure, transmits the maxillary nerve from the trigeminal ganglion to the pterygopalatine fossa?
Which opening, situated behind the medial end of the superior orbital fissure, transmits the maxillary nerve from the trigeminal ganglion to the pterygopalatine fossa?
What is the name of the large and irregularly shaped opening that lies between the apex of the petrous part of the temporal bone, the sphenoid bone, and the occipital bone?
What is the name of the large and irregularly shaped opening that lies between the apex of the petrous part of the temporal bone, the sphenoid bone, and the occipital bone?
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What is the name of the deep depression on the body of the sphenoid bone that lodges the pituitary gland?
What is the name of the deep depression on the body of the sphenoid bone that lodges the pituitary gland?
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the sphenoid bone with this quiz! Learn about the sphenoid air sinuses, optic canal, and superior orbital fissure - key structures that are important for voice resonation, optic nerve function, and blood supply to the orbit. Perfect for students of anatomy and healthcare professionals.
