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FOSSA PTERYGOPALATINA [1 record]

Record 1 2020-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
fossa pterygopalatina
Latin
A02.1.00.025
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A small space between the anterior aspect of the root of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the posterior aspect of the maxilla.

OBS

pterygopalatine fossa: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.025: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

Key term(s)
  • pterygo-palatine fossa

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
fossa pterygopalatina
Latin
A02.1.00.025
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Vers le bas, la fosse ptérygopalatine se rétrécit pour former le canal grand palatin.

OBS

fosse ptérygopalatine : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.025 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Key term(s)
  • fosse ptérygo-palatine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
fossa pterygopalatina
Latin
A02.1.00.025
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La fosa pterigopalatina es un espacio irregular por el cual estructuras neurovasculares pasan en su trayectoria hacia la cavidad nasal, el paladar, la faringe, la órbita y la cara.

OBS

fosa pterigopalatina: designación derivada de la Terminología Anatómica.

OBS

A02.1.00.025: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica.

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