Alar groove
Sulcus alaris
Definition
The alar groove is described in carnivores. It is located at the caudolateral aspect of the nostril. it corresponds to the space between the ala of the nose and the lateroventral border in the nose.
References
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
