Osteology

Vomer, left lateral view

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Osteology

Vomer, left lateral view

1. Anterior border for articulation with perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone and cartilagenous nasal septum
2. Superior border for articulation with sphenoid ridge
3. Ala of vomer
4. Posterior (free) border
5. Sulcus for nasopalatine nerve & sphenopalatine artery
6. Inferior border for articulation with maxilla and palate