Anatomy

Sella Turcica

A bony prominence situated on the upper surface of the body of the sphenoid bone. It houses the PITUITARY GLAND.

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Abstract

A bony prominence situated on the upper surface of the body of the sphenoid bone. It houses the PITUITARY GLAND.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Sella Turcicas
  • Turcica, Sella
  • Turcicas, Sella

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.781w.802w.662w

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WE 705

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sella Turcica. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012658. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012658
  2. Sella Turcica. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sella_turcica
  3. Sella Turcica. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1772886