Nasal process
Processus nasalis
- Related terms: Nasal process of incisive bone
Definition
The nasal process of the incisive bone is a laterally flattened bony projection that extends from the rostral opening of the nasal cavity toward the nasal bone. It is more developed than the palatine process of the same bone.
It partially forms the lateral walls of the nasal cavity.
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.
