sphenopalatine foramen
noun
: a foramen between the sphenoidal and orbital parts of the vertical plate of the palatine bone
also
: a deep notch between these parts that by articulation with the sphenoid bone is converted into a foramen
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“Sphenopalatine foramen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sphenopalatine%20foramen. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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