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What is the Pterygoid Fossa Also Known As?

Published in Anatomy 1 min read

The reference material incorrectly lists the pterygopalatine fossa as an alternative name for the pterygoid fossa. This is incorrect. There is no common alternate name provided in the references for the pterygoid fossa itself. The pterygoid fossa is a distinct anatomical structure located between the lateral and medial pterygoid plates of the sphenoid bone.

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