The pterygoid hamulus is a hook-like process at the lower extremity of the medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone of the skull. It is the superior origin of the pterygomandibular raphe, and …

The pterygoid hamulus (PH) is a curved, small, and slender bony protrusion that arises from the base of the medial pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone, extending downward and then …

The pterygoid hamulus is a slender bony extension located at the lower end of the medial pterygoid plate's posterior border. It curves outward, featuring a groove for the tensor veli …

Jan 18, 2024 · Each pterygoid process projects inferiorly from the junction of the body and greater wing of the sphenoid bone and bifurcates into a medial pterygoid plate and a lateral pterygoid …

Jan 17, 2025 · The pterygoid hamulus is a small, hook-like structure located within the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. It is a prominent feature of the human skull and plays a vital …

Pterygoid hamular bursitis is a rare craniofacial pain syndrome used to describe palatal and pharyngeal pain due to an enlarged pterygoid hamulus. The pterygoid hamulus is a hook …

Jun 19, 2014 · Pterygoid hamulus syndrome is rare, with approximately 40 cases reported to date. Symptoms are thought to be caused by underlying bursitis or osteophytes. Key Imaging …

Jan 1, 2021 · We report a rare case of pterygoid hamulus elongation with persistent sharp localized pain in the hamular region radiating to the temporal area for four years that was …