Orbitosphenoid

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 361737003

Orbitosphenoid

Definition

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.

Also known as ala minor (os sphenoidale), ala minor ossis sphenoidalis, ingrassia's process, lesser wing of sphenoid, lesser wing of sphenoidal bone, orbitosphenoid bone — per UBERON

The Orbitosphenoid is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as