Presphenoid bone

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 95949009

Presphenoid bone

Definition

The anterior part of the body of the sphenoid bone in front of the basisphenoid. It is usually a separate bone in the young or fetus, but becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult.

Also known as presphenoidal bone — per UBERON

The Presphenoid bone is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as