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{{short description|Part of the sphenoid bone of the skull}}

The '''wing of sphenoid bone''' is a critical anatomical structure of the [[sphenoid bone]], which is a complex bone located at the base of the [[skull]]. The sphenoid bone is often described as being butterfly-shaped due to its unique structure, which includes two pairs of wings: the [[greater wing of sphenoid bone|greater wings]] and the [[lesser wing of sphenoid bone|lesser wings]].

==Anatomy==
The sphenoid bone is situated in the middle of the skull towards the front, in front of the [[temporal bone]] and basilar part of the [[occipital bone]]. The wings of the sphenoid bone extend laterally from the central body of the sphenoid.

===Greater Wings===
The [[greater wing of sphenoid bone|greater wings]] are larger and extend from the sides of the body of the sphenoid bone. They contribute to the formation of the [[middle cranial fossa]], the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbits]], and the [[temporal fossa]]. The greater wings also contain several important foramina, including the [[foramen rotundum]], [[foramen ovale]], and [[foramen spinosum]], which allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

===Lesser Wings===
The [[lesser wing of sphenoid bone|lesser wings]] are smaller and more superiorly positioned compared to the greater wings. They form part of the floor of the [[anterior cranial fossa]] and the posterior part of the roof of the [[orbit (anatomy)|orbit]]. The lesser wings also contain the [[optic canal]], through which the [[optic nerve]] and [[ophthalmic artery]] pass.

==Function==
The wings of the sphenoid bone play a crucial role in the structural integrity of the skull. They provide attachment points for various muscles and ligaments and form part of the bony framework that protects the brain and sensory organs.

==Clinical Significance==
Fractures or abnormalities in the wings of the sphenoid bone can lead to significant clinical issues, including [[cranial nerve]] damage, [[vision problems]], and [[skull base fractures]]. Conditions such as [[sphenoid wing dysplasia]] are associated with genetic disorders like [[neurofibromatosis type 1]].

==Related Pages==
* [[Sphenoid bone]]
* [[Greater wing of sphenoid bone]]
* [[Lesser wing of sphenoid bone]]
* [[Middle cranial fossa]]
* [[Anterior cranial fossa]]
* [[Optic canal]]
* [[Foramen rotundum]]
* [[Foramen ovale]]
* [[Foramen spinosum]]

[[Category:Skull]]
[[Category:Skeletal system]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]

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