Sphenofrontal suture
Sutura sphenofrontalis
- Synonym: Frontosphenoidal suture
Definition
The sphenofrontal suture is a cranial suture that is located in the floor of the temporal fossa, a.k.a. the temple area of the skull. Here, this suture indicates where the front edge of the sphenoid bone’s greater wing meets with the frontal bone.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 814-815.
