sphenomaxillary |
Relating to the sphenoid bone and the maxilla. (05 Mar 2000) |
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sphenomaxillary fissure |
A cleft between the greater wing of the sphenoid and the orbital plate of the maxilla, through which pass the maxillary division and the orbital branch of the trigeminal nerve, fibres from the pterygopalatine (Meckel's) ganglion, and the infraorbital vessels. Synonym: fissura orbitalis inferior, sphenomaxillary fissure. (05 Mar 2000) |
sphenomaxillary fossa |
Sphenomaxillary fossa, a small pyramidal space, housing the pterygopalatine ganglion, between the pterygoid process, the maxilla, and the palatine bone. Synonym: fossa pterygopalatina, Bichat's fossa, pterygomaxillary fossa, sphenomaxillary fossa. (05 Mar 2000) |
sphenomaxillary suture |
An inconstant suture between the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the body of the maxilla. Synonym: sutura sphenomaxillaris. (05 Mar 2000) |