Vomerine crest
Crista vomeris
Definition
The vomerine crest is a medial ridge located on the caudal part of the vomer. It separates the two choanae, the guttural openings of the nasal cavities.
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.
