Ala of vomer
Ala vomeris
Definition
The ala of vomer are lateral extensions from the caudal end of this bone, which join the ethmoid, palatine and pterygoid bones.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.