An important radiographic landmark is the inverted "Y," which is seen between the right and left nasal fossae

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. The lateral wall of the nasal fossa and the anteromedial wall of the maxillary sinus represents the intersection of two radiopaque lines that criss-cross each other in the form of an inverted letter "Y" often observed near the maxillary canine.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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