1. a thin flat bone forming part of the nasal septum in vertebrates
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The vomer bone helps separate the two nasal cavities.
• During the anatomy exam, students had to identify the vomer on the skull model.
• A deviated vomer can contribute to breathing difficulties.
• The vomer articulates with several other bones of the skull.
• Fractures of the vomer are relatively uncommon but can occur with facial trauma.