| Anterior clinoid process | |
|---|---|
 3D representation of the sphenoid bone, with anterior clinoid processes circled | |
 Upper surface of the base of the skull (label for anterior clinoid process visible at center left. Sphenoid bone is yellow.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | processus clinoideus anterior |
| TA98 | A02.1.05.022 |
| TA2 | 607 |
| FMA | 54693 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
The anterior clinoid process is a posterior projection of the sphenoid bone at the junction of the medial end of either lesser wing of sphenoid bone with the body of sphenoid bone. The bilateral processes flank the sella turcica anteriorly.
The ACP is an important structure for cranial and endovascular surgical operations for several structures, including the pituitary gland and the internal carotid artery.