Ala of vomer

Ala vomeris

Definition

Andréa Lopes da Costa

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.

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