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A professional boxer gets punched in the nose resulting in a deviated septum. Which bone is most likely to be involved?
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Correct Answer:
Vomer.
Rationale:
👃A deviated nasal septum commonly involves the vomer (posteroinferior bony septum) and adjacent septal structures.
👃The vomer forms a midline plate that contributes significantly to the osseous nasal septum.
👃Trauma to the nose can displace or fracture this thin bone, producing septal deviation and airflow obstruction.
👃In addition to airflow issues, deviation may cause snoring, recurrent sinusitis, and epistaxis due to turbulent flow.
👃Recognition of vomer involvement guides ENT evaluation and possible septoplasty for functional relief.
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- Category: HESI A2
- Subcategory: Anatomy & Physiology Exam(s)
- Domain: Anatomy & Physiology~2025
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