pterygomaxillary fissure en · NOUN
Meanings
- A vertical gap between the lateral pterygoid plate of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the maxilla that descends at right angles to the medial end of the inferior orbital fissure and gives passage to part of the maxillary artery and vein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pterygomaxillary fissures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 翼上頜裂 /翼上颌裂 (gap between the sphenoid bone and the maxilla)