Vomer

Vomer AR Atlas

The Vomer articulates with:

• the Spenhoid,
• The two Maxilla,
• The Palatine Bones,
• Ethmoid.

• Vomer: The vomer is an unpaired bone that takes part in the formation of the nasal septum. (1)

• Ala of vomer: The alas of the vomer are two wing-like projections positioned on either side of the vomer’s superior border. They articulate with the sphenoid bone via the vaginal process of the medial pterygoid plate; and palatine bones via sphenoidal processes.(1)
• Vomerine groove: The vomerine groove is an oblique groove that is positioned on the vomer’s surface. (1)
• Vomerine crest of choana: The vomerine crest is the posterior border of the vomer (4)
• Cuneiform part of vomer: The cuneiform part of the vomer is represented by the anterior part of the bone and has a wedge shape [7]

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The structure and organization of anatomical terms used in this text follow the guidelines provided by FIPAT (2019) in their publication: FIPAT. (2019). Terminologia Anatomica (2nd ed.). FIPAT.library.dal.ca. Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology. Retrieved May 7, 2023, from https://fipat.library.dal.ca/TA2/