a groove or notch at the base of the pterygoid hamulus that forms a pulley for the tendon of the tensor veli palatini muscle.

What is the function of the Hamular notch?

Prior to dissecting away mucosa and submucosa, the intact hamular notch is a shallow concavity which is the chosen location for extension of the denture base. Mucosal movement is negligible during function.

Where is the Hamular notch located?

Hamular notch: a notch lying between the maxillary tuberosity and the center of the vault of palate. Tours palatinus: it is excessive hard bony enlargement or extosis that form rounded elevation at the center of the vault of the palate.