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Pterygoid process
Other Terms: Processus pterygoideus, Pterygoid process of sphenoid bone, Pterygoid process of sphenoid, Processus pterygoideus ossis sphenoidalis, Processus ptérygoïde
Description
The pterygoid process is the inferior wing-like projection of bone from the base of the sphenoid. It forms a strong thick base that divides into two thinner laminae – the medial and lateral laminae of the pterygoid process.
Etymology
Pterygoid comes from the Greek pteryx meaning wing and eidos denotes shape.
Latin
Processus pterygoideus ossis sphenoidalis
French
Processus ptérygoïde
