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Sigmoid sulcus

Fold in the back of the temporal bone From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sigmoid sulcus
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The inner surface of the mastoid portion of the temporal bone presents a deep, curved groove, the sigmoid sulcus, which lodges part of the transverse sinus; in it may be seen the opening of the mastoid foramen.

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References

Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 142 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

  • "Anatomy diagram: 34257.000-2". Roche Lexicon - illustrated navigator. Elsevier. Archived from the original on 2013-06-22.


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