palatine grooves

pal·a·tine grooves

[TA]

a number of grooves on the lower surface of the palatine process of the maxilla in which the palatine vessels and nerves lie.

Synonym(s): sulci palatini [TA]

pal·a·tine grooves

(pală-tīn grūvz) [TA]

Grooves on lower surface of palatine process of maxilla in which palatine vessels and nerves lie.