Term Name: lateral ethmoid bone
Synonyms: lateral ethmoids, parethmoïde, pleurethmoïde, éthmoïde latéral
Definition: Endochondral bone that separates the olfactory region from the orbit, extends medially to meet its fellow medially below the frontal bones and is bordered by the mesethmoid anteriorly. It may articulate with the autopalatine and infraorbital 1 laterally. The lateral ethmoid is paired.
Ontology: [UBERON:2000226]

Relationships
develops from: lamina orbitonasalis
is part of: olfactory region
has parts: lateral ethmoid palatine process lateral ethmoid wing
is a type of: endochondral bone lateral ethmoid element neurocranium bone structure with developmental contribution from neural crest