Sphenoid Bone

Question 1

This bone is VERY important and it is One bone.

Answer 1

Sphenoid Bone

Question 2

The 2 large inferior projections that come down from the Sphenoid bone are called?

Answer 2

The Pterygoid Process

Question 3

Function of the Sphenoid is?

Answer 3

Attachment for Muscles

Question 4

The Sphenoid Bone has 2 plates (processes) name them.

Answer 4

the Medial and Lateral Pterygoid Plates (processes)

Question 5

Which Pterygoid Plate is flatter and thicker?

Answer 5

the Lateral Pterygoid Plate

Question 6

Which Pterygoid Plate is thinner?

Answer 6

The Medial Pterygoid Plate

Question 7

The depression b/w the plates (the area that is b/w the medial and lateral plate) is called?

Answer 7

The Pterygoid Fossa

Question 8

The most inferior extension of the Medial Pterygoid Plate is called?

Answer 8

The Hamulus

it can show up on the Maxillary Molar projections

Question 9

What 3 things can you see on the Sphenoid Bone looking at it from the floor of the Cranial Vault?
hint: butterfly

Answer 9

1. Sella Turcica
2. Greater Wings
3. Lesser Wings

Question 10

What glands does the Sella Turcica house?

Answer 10

the Pituitary Gland