Espiral Atlas
JointHead and neck

Pterygospinous ligament

ligamentum pterygospinale

Study entry

Classification

Ligament belonging to the sphenoid itself. [CHECK: Moore does not describe it]

Surfaces

From the spine of the sphenoid to the posterior margin of the lateral plate of the pterygoid process. [CHECK]

Capsule

A fibrous band that, when it ossifies, forms the pterygospinous foramen, through which branches of the mandibular nerve pass. [CHECK]

Movements

It has no movement of its own.

Blood supply

Not applicable.

Innervation

Not applicable.

Source: não descrito no Moore; a malha está no boneco

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