Term Name: | presphenoid bone |
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Synonyms: | presphenoidal bone |
Definition: | The anterior part of the body of the sphenoid bone in front of the basisphenoid. It is usually a separate bone in the young or fetus, but becomes a part of the sphenoid in the adult. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0008828] |