Sphenoidal spine

Spina ossis sphenoidalis

Definition

Mayla Alcobaça, Andréa Lopes da Costa

The sphenoidal spine is a pointed bony projection located in the laterocaudal region of the wing of the basisphenoid bone. It is situated near the foramen spinosum and serves as an attachment point for various structures.

References

  • Hermansin JW, Lahunta A, Evans HE. Milller ande Evan's anatomy of the dog. 5ª edição. Missouri: Elsevier; 2020.

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