FuTRES Ontology of Vertebrate Traits

Last uploaded: May 31, 2023
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001677
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001677
Preferred Name

sphenoid bone

Definitions
An unpaired bone situated at the base of the skull in front of the temporal bone and basilar part of the occipital bone. The sphenoid bone is one of the seven bones that articulate to form the orbit. Its shape somewhat resembles that of a butterfly or bat with its wings extended.
Synonyms
butterfly bone
os sphenoidale
sphenoid complex
os sphenoidum
sphenoidal bone
sphenoid
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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