Jacobson, Ludwig
Jacobson, Ludwig
(ja'kob-son?)Danish anatomist, 1783–1843.
Jacobson cartilage
One of two narrow longitudinal cartilages lying along the anterior inferior border of the nasal septum. They are rudimentary in humans.
Jacobson nerve
Tympanic nerve.
Jacobson organ
A blind tubular sac that develops in the medial wall of the nasal cavity, becoming a functional olfactory organ in lower animals, but degenerating or remaining rudimentary in humans. Synonym: vomeronasal organ
Jacobson sulcus
A portion of the middle ear containing branches of the tympanic plexus.
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