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Vomerovaginal canal

vomerovaginal canal
An opening between the vaginal process of the sphenoid and the ala of the vomer on either side. It conveys a branch of the sphenopalatine artery.
Synonym: canalis vomerovaginalis, basipharyngeal canal, vomerine canal.


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