Incisive canal


incisive canal n.
Any of several bony canals that lead from the floor of the nasal cavity into the incisive fossa on the palatal surface of the maxilla and convey the nasopalatine nerves and branches of the greater palatine arteries. Also called incisor canal.

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  • Incisive fossa

    incisive fossa n. The depression in the midline of the bony palate behind the central incisors into which the incisive canals open.

  • Incisive foramen

    incisive foramen n. Any of usually four openings of the incisive canals into the incisive fossa of the hard palate.

  • Incisively

    [in-sahy-siv] /ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv/ adjective 1. penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice. 2. remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute: an incisive method of summarizing the issue. 3. adapted for cutting or piercing. 4. of or relating to the : the incisive teeth. /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective 1. keen, penetrating, or acute 2. biting or […]

  • Incisiveness

    [in-sahy-siv] /ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv/ adjective 1. penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice. 2. remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute: an incisive method of summarizing the issue. 3. adapted for cutting or piercing. 4. of or relating to the : the incisive teeth. /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective 1. keen, penetrating, or acute 2. biting or […]

  • Incisive papilla

    incisive papilla n. A slight elevation of the mucosa at the front extremity of the raphe of the palate.


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