CLINOID PROCESSES
\klˈɪnɔ͡ɪd pɹˈə͡ʊsɛsɪz], \klˈɪnɔɪd pɹˈəʊsɛsɪz], \k_l_ˈɪ_n_ɔɪ_d p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s_ɛ_s_ɪ_z]\
Definitions of CLINOID PROCESSES
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Are four processes at the upper surface of the Sphenoid bone, which have been compared to the posts of a bed. On them the pituitary gland rests. They are divided into anterior and posterior. Each of the anterior terminates in a point culled Transverse Spinous Process.
By Robley Dunglison
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