5 Questions
What is the name of the opening between the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid bone, which transmits multiple nerves and veins?
Superior orbital fissure
What structure runs medially along the posterior border of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone and drains into the cavernous sinus?
Sphenoparietal venous 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?
Foramen rotundum
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?
Foramen lacerum
What is the name of the deep depression on the body of the sphenoid bone that lodges the pituitary gland?
Sella turcica
Study Notes
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.
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