[1] The incisive foramen is situated immediately behind the incisor teeth, and in between the two premaxillae.

[citation needed] The incisive foramen allows for blood vessels and nerves to pass.

[3] When plain radiographs are taken of the mouth, the incisive foramen may be mistaken for a periapical lesion.

[6][7] It is also important as a surgical landmark to avoid damaging its nerves and vascular structures.

[8] This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 162 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)