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sella turcica [‚sel·ə ′tər·kə·kə] (anatomy) A depression in the upper surface of the sphenoid bone in which the pituitary gland rests in vertebrates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Epidermoid cyst of the sphenoid sinus with extension into the sella turcica presenting as pituitary apoplexy: Case report. 1B) is through the sella turcica and the caudal third of the fourth ventricle, at a 25-degree angle with respect to the horizontal stereotaxic plane. The pituitary gland sits in the middle of the head in a bony box called the sella turcica. |
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