sphenoid
/ˈsfiːnɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to the sphenoid bone or having a wedge-like shape.
- The sphenoid sinus is located near the center of the skull.
- In anatomy class, we studied the sphenoid region of the skull.
- The sphenoid wings extend outward like the wings of a bird.
noun
- A bone in the human skull that is shaped like a bat or butterfly and sits behind the eyes, forming part of the base of the skull.
- The sphenoid helps form the floor of the cranium and the sides of the eye sockets.
- Doctors examined the sphenoid in the CT scan to check for fractures.
- The sphenoid is a complex bone that connects with many other skull bones.