OBO ID: ZFA:0000587
Term Name: sphenotic Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • autosphenotic
Definition: Paired cartilage bone that contacts the pterosphenoid anteriorly, the prootic ventrally, and the pterotic posteriorly. Roofed by the frontal bone anteriorly and the parietal bone posteriorly, the sphenotic bears a large anteriolateral process that borders the posterodorsal margin of the orbit. The lower edge of the sphenotic contributes to the hyomandibular facet.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • TAO:0000587
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available