Sphenoid Flashcards
What is the primary function of the hypophyseal fossa or sella turcica?
The primary function is the housing protect the pituitary gland. This bony depression in the sphenoid bone provides a secure location for the gland which plays a crucial role in regulating various hormonal functions in the body.
What is the primary function of the optic canal?
The primary function of the optic canal is to allow the passage of the optic nerve cranial nerves too, and the foam artery from the orbit to the brain. This can facilitate vision by transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.
What is the primary function of the foramen rotundum?
The primary function is to allow the passage of the maxillary nerve from the middle cranial faucet to the cherry go Palatine faucet. This passage is important for sister innovation to the main facial region, including upper lip cheek and native cavity.
What is the primary function ofthe foramen oval?
The primary function is allowed to passage of the mandibular nerve and accessory Menning artery, formed the middle cranial faucet to the infrared temporal fossil just for is crucial for supplying century motor innovation to the lower jaw and surrounding areas
What is the primary function of the foramen spinosum?
The primary function is to allow the passage of the middle Menning artery in the vein of the colonel cavity for Raymond plays a crucial role and supplying blood to the men. The protective coverings of the brain is supporting their vascularization.
What is the primary function of the PTERYGOD process?
The primary function is to provide attachment points for the muscle involved in mastication chewing these processes located on the fifth bone include the lateral medial PTERYGOD plates, which serve as origins for the lateral media PTERYGOID muscles, facilitating jaw movements
What is the primary function of the superior orbital fissure?
The primary function of the superior orbital fissure is allowed. The passage of several important structure is cranial nerves Akimoto nerve choke nerve up ophthalmic vine this fish facilitate communication between the orbit in the cranial cavity playing a key role and eye movement innovation to the eye surrounding areas
What is the primary function of the sphenoidal sinuses?
The primary function is to lighten the weight of the school provide residence to the voice produce mucus that helps moisten and protect nasal passages, play role, reducing the impact of facial trauma, maintain any pressure balance with training cavity
