Sphenopalatine foramen
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The sphenopalatine foramen is a variably shaped opening that is present on the lateral wall of the nasal cavity between the sphenopalatine notch of the palatine bone and the body of the sphenoid. As mentioned, this opening can be variable and present in various shapes, including oval, triangular, and square.