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corpus cavernosum maxillaris

palatal corpus cavernosum maxillaris

A bulbous ridge of highly vascularized tissue that runs along the center of the hard palate, expanding cranially to form two large lobes that terminate under the tip of the rostral palate, with another enlarged node at the caudal terminus.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure compound organ
Latin Name palatal corpus cavernosum maxillaris

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the corpus cavernosum maxillaris?

A bulbous ridge of highly vascularized tissue that runs along the center of the hard palate, expanding cranially to form two large lobes that terminate under the tip of the rostral palate, with another enlarged node at the caudal terminus.

What is the Latin name for the corpus cavernosum maxillaris?

The Latin name for the corpus cavernosum maxillaris is palatal corpus cavernosum maxillaris.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0013658 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.