What is another word for dorsum sellae?
Pronunciation: [dˈɔːsəm sˈɛliː] (IPA) 
Dorsum sellae is the Latin term for a bony ridge in the skull that forms the back wall of the sella turcica. The sella turcica is a structure in the base of the skull that houses the pituitary gland. There are several synonyms for dorsum sellae, which include the sellar posterior clinoid process or simply the posterior clinoid. The term may also be referred to as the dorsum turcica. The importance of understanding the anatomy of the skull is crucial in a variety of medical fields, such as neurosurgery and radiology. Knowing these synonyms can be helpful in communicating with colleagues in these specialties.
