Question

What is sella turcica?

Answer 1

Sella turcica:

1. The sella turcica is a saddle-shaped depression that is found in the human sphenoid bone.
2. It is also found in the sphenoid bones of other hominids such as chimps, orangutans, and gorillas.
3. It acts as a cephalometric reference point.
4. The hypophysis or the pituitary gland is located in the seat of the saddle known as the hypophyseal fossa.
5. The hypophyseal fossa is the deepest section of the sella turcica.