3D Osteology
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The pterygoid notch is a slit that is located at the inferior part of the pterygoid processes. It separates the lateral plate from the medial plate. (1)
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The pterygoid notch is a slit that is located at the inferior part of the pterygoid processes. It separates the lateral plate from the medial plate. (1)
The pterygoid hamulus is a hook-like process that is located at the inferior end of the medial pterygoid plate. (1)
The pterygoid fossa is a fossa that is located posteriorly on the pterygoid process. (1)
The pterygoid canal is the tunnel that passes through the base of the pterygoid process. It has an anterior orifice opening on the anterior surface and a posterior orifice that opens on the posterior surface. (1)
The posterior nasal spine is a bony projection positioned at the posterior of the palatine surface of the palatine bone. (1)