Greater Wing of Sphenoid Bone

Greater Wing Of Sphenoid Bone

The greater wing of the sphenoid bone, or alisphenoid, is a bony process of the sphenoid bone; there is one on each side, extending from the side of the body of the sphenoid and curving upward, laterally, and backwards.

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