staphylion

sta·phyl·i·on

(stă-fil'ē-on), The midpoint of the posterior edge of the hard palate; a craniometric point.
See also: posterior nasal spine of horizontal plate of palatine bone.
[G. dim. of staphylē, a bunch of grapes]

sta·phyl·i·on

(stă-fil'ē-on) The midpoint of the posterior edge of the hard palate; a craniometric point. [G. dim. of staphylē, a bunch of grapes]

staphylion

S17-892940 (stăf-ĭl′ē-ŏn) [Gr., little grape] 1. The craniometric point at the median line of the posterior border of the hard palate.2. Uvula.

sta·phyl·i·on

(stă-fil'ē-on) Midpoint of posterior edge of hard palate; craniometric point. [G. dim. of staphylē, a bunch of grapes]