superior prenasal cartilage

Paired, elongate cartilages that extend anteroventrally to abut the dorsomedial margin of the posterior face of the alary process of the premaxilla. The function of these cartilages is to transmit the movement of the premaxilla to the alary cartilages during the closure of the apertura nasalis externa.

Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure nasal cartilage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior prenasal cartilage?
Paired, elongate cartilages that extend anteroventrally to abut the dorsomedial margin of the posterior face of the alary process of the premaxilla. The function of these cartilages is to transmit the movement of the premaxilla to the alary cartilages during the closure of the apertura nasalis exter
What body system is the superior prenasal cartilage part of?
The superior prenasal cartilage is part of the Respiratory.

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