(jā'kŏb-sŏn )

Danish anatomist, 1783–1843.

J. cartilage One of two narrow longitudinal cartilages lying along the anterior inferior border of the nasal septum. They are rudimentary in humans.

J. nerve Tympanic nerve

J. organ Vomeronasal organ

J. sulcus A portion of the middle ear containing branches of the tympanic plexus.