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(anatomy) Each of a pair of projections extending downward from each side of the sphenoid bone in humans and other mammals.

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pterygoid process

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pterygoid process

Japanese Meaning

蝶形骨の左右の側面から下方に伸びる一対の突起（骨の出っ張り）

During the dissection, the anatomy student carefully examined the pterygoid process to understand its relationship with the surrounding muscles.

解剖実習で、解剖学の学生は周囲の筋肉との関係を理解するために翼突起を注意深く調べた。

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pterygoid processes

（ plural ）