Stensen, Niels

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, Steensen, Niels (stan'sen, sten'sen)

Danish anatomist and geologist, 1638–1686.

The duct leading from the parotid gland to the oral cavity.

Incisive foramina of the hard palate, transmitting anterior branches of the descending palatine vessels.

Stensen,

Niels, Danish anatomist, 1638-1686.

Stensen canal

Stensen duct - Synonym(s): parotid duct

Stensen experiment - an experiment on an animal in which the blood supply is cut off from the lumbar region of the spine.

Stensen foramen - Synonym(s): incisive foramen

Stensen plexus - the parotid duct's venous structure.

Stensen veins - Synonym(s): vortex veins

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