Nasal fin

System Respiratory

Nasal fin

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.

The Nasal fin is a part of the Respiratory.