Palatine fissure
Fissura palatina
Definition
The palatine fissure is a paramedian opening located in the rostral part of the hard palate.
It is bordered by the body and base of the nasal process of the incisive bone and the rostral end of the maxilla.
Variation:
In cats, it is significantly reduced and oval-shaped.
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.
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
