Incisive foramen
Incisive Foramen
The Incisive Foramen (pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv fɔːˈreɪmən/), also known as the Anterior Palatine Foramen, is a significant anatomical structure in the human skull.
Etymology
The term "Incisive" is derived from the Latin word "incisivus", meaning "cutting into", while "Foramen" is from the Latin "forare", meaning "to bore" or "to pierce".
Description
The Incisive Foramen is an opening in the hard palate that allows passage for the nasopalatine nerves and the sphenopalatine blood vessels. It is located in the midline of the palate, immediately behind the central incisors.
Related Terms
- Nasopalatine nerve: The nerve that passes through the Incisive Foramen.
- Sphenopalatine artery: The artery that passes through the Incisive Foramen.
- Hard palate: The bony front part of the palate, where the Incisive Foramen is located.
- Incisor: The type of tooth located near the Incisive Foramen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incisive foramen
- Wikipedia's article - Incisive foramen
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