pterygoid canal en · NOUN
Meanings
- An anteroposterior canal in the base of each medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone that gives passage to the Vidian artery and the Vidian nerve.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pterygoid canals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 翼管 (canal in the sphenoid bone)