Sigmoid sulcus | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | sulcus sinus sigmoidei ossis temporalis |
TA98 | A02.1.06.006 |
TA2 | 456 |
FMA | 55499 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
The inner surface of the mastoid portion of the temporal bone presents a deep, curved groove, the sigmoid sulcus, which lodges part of the transverse sinus; in it may be seen the opening of the mastoid foramen.