Ethmoidal groove
Sulcus ethmoideus
- Latin synonym: Sulcus ethmoidalis
Definition
The ethmoidal groove is a vertically oriented groove which is located on the inner surface of the nasal bone. It is designed to accommodate the anterior ethmoidal nerve; a branch of the nasociliary nerve.
References
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Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 30: Face and scalp’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 483.
