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Vomerine crest of choana

Crista choanalis vomeris

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

Vomerine crest of choana refers to the concave posterior border of the vomer bone, serving a crucial role in separating the two posterior nasal apertures. This border is thick and bifid at its upper portion, tapering to a thinner structure below.

References

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  • Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 30: Face and scalp’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 483.

  • AlJulaih, G.H., Sharma, P., Lasrado, S. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Nose Bones. [Updated 2023 Aug 14]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541117/

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