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Canalis palatinus major

Canalis palatinus major –>
greater palatine canal
The canalis formed between the maxilla and palatine bones; it transmits the descending palatine artery and the greater palatine nerve.
Synonym: canalis palatinus major, pterygopalatine canal.


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