Alisphenoid Definition

Alisphenoid Sentence Examples

• The tympanic process of the alisphenoid bone of the skull is short, not covering the cavity of the tympanum, nor reaching the paroccipital process.

• One of these, the processus orbitatis posterior, often combines with an outgrowth of the alisphenoid, and may be, e.g.

• Dorsolaterally the basisphenoid is joined by the alisphenoid, which forms most of the posterior wall of the orbit.

• The post-glenoid, post-tympanic and paroccipital processes of the skull are large, and there is an alisphenoid canal.

• An alisphenoid canal may be present on the palatal aspect of the skull; but there is always a transverse canal.