Nasal surface

Facies nasalis

  • Related terms: Nasal surface of perpendicular plate

Definition

The nasal surface (Facies nasalis) of the perpendicular plate of the palatine bone is concave and smooth, except in its caudal part that is rough to support the connection with the pterygoid bone.

References

Anatomie comparée des mammifère domestiques - 5th edition - Robert Barone - Vigot

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