Definition

A thin, flat bone located in the skull that helps separate the nostrils and forms part of the nasal septum in many animals, including humans.

Example

The vomer is an important bone in the structure of the nasal cavity.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the vomer bone in our noses?

No, I haven't! What's that?

It's a thin bone that helps separate our nostrils.

That's interesting! I didn't know there was a specific name for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Vomer** → The word 'vomer' comes from Latin 'vomer', meaning 'plow'. In anatomy, it refers to the plow-shaped bone in the nasal cavity. The term describes the shape of the bone, which resembles a plow used in agriculture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a plow ('vomer') that shapes the earth, just like the vomer bone shapes the nasal cavity in your face.

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