Anatomical Basis of Ossified Ligaments of Sphenoid Bone in Diagnosis

  • Sumita Agarwal Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun
  • S K Agarwal Department of Anatomy, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, India
  • M K Pant Department of Anatomy, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, India
Keywords: Pterygospinous ligament, Pterygoalar ligament, Pterygoid processes, Petrosphenoid ligament.

Abstract

Study the etiology and morphology of ossified ligaments of Sphenoid bone and its clinical manifestations which are of great significance to surgeons, neurosurgeons etc. 54 dried skulls of unknown age and sex were studied examining both the superior and inferior surfaces of the base of skull. The study showed 4 complete and 10 incomplete ossified Pterygospinous ligament. Total 18 ossified Pterygoalar ligament with 7 skulls showing bilaterally. 2 skulls showed all the three ossified Carotico-clinoid, Interclinoid and Petrosphenoid ligaments seen bilaterally are unique. Relevant Knowledge of Anatomy of ossified ligaments of Sphenoid bone great helps to Neurosurgeons, Forensic experts and radiologists as well.

Author Biographies

Sumita Agarwal, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun
Department of Anatomy, Tutor.
S K Agarwal, Department of Anatomy, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, India
Department of Anatomy, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, India
M K Pant, Department of Anatomy, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, India
Department of Anatomy, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, India

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Published
2018-06-17
Issue
Vol 2 No 2 (2018)
Section
Original Article
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