Sphenoidal angle
Angulus sphenoidalis
Definition
The sphenoidal angle is the rostroventral angle between the frontal bone and the petrous part of the temporal bone. It extends toward the wing of the basisphenoid bone.
Variation:
In dogs, sheep, goats, and humans, it reaches the sphenoid bone.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
