Meaning of the word "sphenoid bone" in English
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sphenoid bone
US /ˈsfiːnɔɪd boʊn/
UK /ˈsfiːnɔɪd boʊn/
Noun
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a compound bone that forms the base of the cranium, behind the eye and below the front part of the brain. It has two pairs of broad lateral projections resembling wings and a number of other processes, and contains two air-filled sinuses.
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The optic nerve passes through a canal in the sphenoid bone.
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Fractures of the sphenoid bone can be very serious due to its central location.
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