Caudal nasal spine
Spina nasalis caudalis
Definition
The caudal nasal spine is a medial elevation located on the caudal border of the horizontal plate of the palatine bone.
Variation :
In dogs and humans, it is well-developed.
In equines, it is poorly developed.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
