Term Name: nasal fin
Synonyms:
Definition: The nasal fin is an epithelial seam that develops by fusion between the epithelial linings of the medial and lateral nasal swellings. Shortly after its formation the nasal fin regresses and is replaced by mesenchyme, with exception of its most posterior portion which remains as the bucconasal membrane.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0009671]

Relationships
develops into: oronasal membrane
is part of: nasal cavity epithelium oral epithelium
is a type of: nasal cavity epithelium oral epithelium from ectoderm