The Vomer Bone: Function, Location, and Surgical Significance

The vomer is a bone in the nasal cavity of many tetrapods, including humans. It is a small, thin bone that is located between the nasal cavity and the maxilla (the bone that forms the upper jaw). The vomer helps to support the nasal passages and the soft tissues of the nose.

In humans, the vomer is a relatively small bone that is located in the midline of the face, just above the upper lip. It is connected to the nasal bones and the maxilla, and it helps to form the nasal cavity and the nasal septum (the wall that separates the two sides of the nasal cavity). The vomer also articulates (connects) with the frontal bone, which is the bone that forms the forehead.

The vomer is a important bone in the formation of the nasal passages and the face, and it plays a key role in maintaining the proper functioning of the respiratory system. It is also a common site for surgical procedures, such as rhinoplasty (nose surgery), to correct defects or deformities of the nose.