| pterygoid ridge of sphenoid bone | A rough ridge marking the angle of union of the temporal and infratemporal surfaces of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone. Synonym: crista infratemporalis, pterygoid ridge of sphenoid bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pterygoid tubercle | A slight prominence on the posterior surface of the medial pterygoid plate, inferior and to the medial side of the pterygoid canal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygoid tuberosity | A roughened area on the internal aspect of the mandible, giving attachment to fibres of the medial pterygoid muscle. Synonym: tuberositas pterygoidea. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomandibular | Relating to the pterygoid process and the mandible. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomandibular ligament | A tendinous thickening of the buccopharyngeal fascia, separating and giving origin to the buccinator muscle anteriorly and the superior constrictor of the pharynx posteriorly. Synonym: raphe pterygomandibularis, pterygomandibular ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomandibular raphe | A tendinous thickening of the buccopharyngeal fascia, separating and giving origin to the buccinator muscle anteriorly and the superior constrictor of the pharynx posteriorly. Synonym: raphe pterygomandibularis, pterygomandibular ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomandibular space | The area between the mandibular ramus and the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomaxillare | The point where the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the pterygoid process of the maxilla begin to form the pterygomaxillary fissure; the lowest point of the opening is used in cephalometrics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomaxillary | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the inner pterygoid plate, or pterygoid bone, and the lower jaw. Origin: Pterygoid + maxillary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pterygomaxillary fissure | The narrow gap between the lateral pterygoid plate and the infratemporal surface of the maxilla through which the infratemporal fossa communicates with the pterygopalatine fossa; gives passage to the third part of the maxillary artery and the posterior superior alveolar arteries, veins and nerves. Synonym: fissura pterygomaxillaris, fissura pterygopalatina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomaxillary fossa | Sphenomaxillary fossa, a small pyramidal space, housing the pterygopalatine ganglion, between the pterygoid process, the maxilla, and the palatine bone. Synonym: fossa pterygopalatina, Bichat's fossa, pterygomaxillary fossa, sphenomaxillary fossa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygomaxillary notch | The notch or fissure between the tuberosity of the maxilla and the hamulus of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. Synonym: hamular notch. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygopalatine | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the pterygoid processes and the palatine bones. Origin: Pterygoid + palatine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pterygopalatine canal | The canalis formed between the maxilla and palatine bones; it transmits the descending palatine artery and the greater palatine nerve. Synonym: canalis palatinus major, pterygopalatine canal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygopalatine fossa | Sphenomaxillary fossa, a small pyramidal space, housing the pterygopalatine ganglion, between the pterygoid process, the maxilla, and the palatine bone. Synonym: fossa pterygopalatina, Bichat's fossa, pterygomaxillary fossa, sphenomaxillary fossa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pterygoid a. |
processus pterygoideus ossis sphenoidalis.
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| pterygoid arteries |
rami pterygoidei arteriae maxillaris.
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| pterygoid b. |
processus pterygoideus ossis sphenoidalis.
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| pterygoid c. |
canalis pterygoideus.
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| pterygoid d. |
pterygoid fovea.
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| pter | genus of terrestrial orchids of Australia and New Zealand and western Pacific |
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| pter | a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction |
| pter | a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction |
| pter | a thickened triangular layer of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea |
| pter | muscle descending from the sphenoid bone to the lower jaw |
| pter | a plexus of veins draining the region of the pterygoid muscles and draining into the internal maxillary and anterior facial veins |
| pter | two bony processes descending from the body of the sphenoid bone |