anterior ethmoidal foramen

foramina ethmoidalia anterius

The anterior ethmoidal foramen, situated about the middle of the lateral margin of the olfactory groove, transmits the anterior ethmoidal vessels and the anterior ethmoidal nerve; the nerve runs in a groove along the lateral edge of the cribriform plate to the slit-like opening above mentioned.

Type Bone
Latin Name foramina ethmoidalia anterius
FMA ID 53135

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior ethmoidal foramen?
The anterior ethmoidal foramen, situated about the middle of the lateral margin of the olfactory groove, transmits the anterior ethmoidal vessels and the anterior ethmoidal nerve; the nerve runs in a groove along the lateral edge of the cribriform plate to the slit-like opening above mentioned.
What is the Latin name for the anterior ethmoidal foramen?
The Latin name for the anterior ethmoidal foramen is foramina ethmoidalia anterius.

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