Sphenoidal ridge

Last revised by Francis Deng on 26 Dec 2019

Citation, DOI, disclosures and article data

Citation:

Gaillard F, Deng F, Hacking C, et al. Sphenoidal ridge. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 May 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-59244

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-59244

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/59244

rID:

59244

Article created:

28 Mar 2018, Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

Disclosures:

At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

26 Dec 2019, Francis Deng ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was last revised Francis Deng had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

5 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Central Nervous System, Head & Neck, Musculoskeletal

Sections:

Anatomy

Tags:

definition

Synonyms:

Sphenoid ridge

The sphenoidal ridge, or sphenoid ridge, is the sharp curving bony edge at the posterior aspect of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone. It separates the horizontal floor of the anterior cranial fossa in front from the vertical anterior wall of the middle cranial fossa behind ¹.