Stensen, Niels


Stensen, Niels

, Steensen, Niels (stan'sen, sten'sen) Danish anatomist and geologist, 1638–1686.

Stensen duct

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

Stensen foramina

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

Stensen,

Niels, Danish anatomist, 1638-1686. Stensen canalStensen duct - Synonym(s): parotid ductStensen 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 foramenStensen plexus - the parotid duct's venous structure.Stensen veins - Synonym(s): vortex veins