Nasal foramen
Foramen nasalis
- Related terms: Nasal foramina
Definition
Nasal foramen is a small foramen which is located on the outer surface of the nasal bone, around its midpoint. It is meant for the passage of a tiny vein.
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.
