Question

Which part of the sphenoid bone houses the pituitary gland? which part of the sphenoid bone houses the pituitary gland? the lesser wings the "seat" of the sella turcica the cribriform plate the foramen ovale?

Answer 1

The answer is the sella turnica. It is a saddle - shaped depression in the body found in the sphenoid bone of the human skull that contains the pituitary gland. And this is also found in other skulls of hominids like chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas.