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Sella Turcica
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2015
The sella turcica is a portion of the sphenoid bone that rises up and forms a saddle-shaped mass within the cranial cavity. It is also known as a Turk’s saddle.
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