| 词汇 | pterygoid-process |
| 释义 | pterygoid process noun[ C ] anatomy specializeduk /ˈter.ɪ.ɡɔɪd ˌprəʊ.ses/ us /ˈter.ɪ.ɡɔɪd ˌprɑː.ses/(alsopterygoid) one of two bone structures that are connected to the sphenoid bone (= a bone in the lower part of the skull) that allow the jaw to move when you eat: The anterior surface of the pterygoid process is broad and triangular near its root. Outwards, it joins the zygomatic bone, and inwards with the pterygoid. The CT image reveals a right pterygoid process fracture. In this skull, the right quadrate is missing most of its pterygoid process. All Le Fort injuries are associated with pterygoid process fracture. Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion foramen magnum frontal bone glenoid gnathic gynecoid osteology osteophyte osteotomy parietal parietal bone TMJ trapezoidal triquetrum true rib tubercle |
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