The Portion of the Sphenoid Bone That Houses the Pituitary

question 11

Multiple Choice

The portion of the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland is the

• A)pterygoid process.
• B)pterygoid plate.
• C)greater wing.
• D)lesser wing.
• E)sella turcica.

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