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In the breathing system, the air enters at the nostrils (nares), passes through the nasal cavity (where some smell detectors are located) , and enters the trachea.
Side branches of this system the Eustachian tubescommunicate with the middle ear to allow for the balancing or air pressure across the eardrum.
This is the bit that if blocked, can cause you trouble when you have a cold, or when you are flying.
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Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the what?
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the nasopharynx.
Para nasal sinuses drain into which cavity?
Nasal cavity.
Is sinusitis an infection of the nasal cavity?
Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the lining of the paranasal sinuses. There are no sinuses in the nasal cavity itself, rather they surround the nose and are joined to the nasal cavity via small orifices called ostia.
Is the anterior portion of the nasal cavity just inside the nostrils called vestibules?
The anterior portion of the nasal cavity, just inside the nostrils, is called the vestibule and is surrounded by cartilage.
What is a shell like folds in the nasal cavity?
The shell-like folds in the nasal cavity are called nasal conchae or turbinates. They help to increase the surface area of the nasal cavity, which aids in warming, humidifying, and filtering the air that we breathe in before it reaches the lungs.
What is the nasal bone cavity called?
The nasal bone cavity is called the nasal cavity. It is a large air-filled space behind the nose that acts as a passage for air to enter and exit the respiratory system.
What is the dagger shaped bone in the nasal cavity?
The dagger-shaped bone in the nasal cavity is called the vomer bone. It is located in the midline of the nasal cavity and helps to separate the left and right nasal passages.
What is The entrances to the nasal cavity are called?
The entrances to the nasal cavity are called nostrils. They are responsible for allowing air to enter and exit the nasal passages.
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the what?
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the nasopharynx.
Para nasal sinuses drain into which cavity?
Nasal cavity.
The area of the respiratory passageways that extends from the opening of the nasal cavity to the smallest bronchioles is the?
Respiratory Portion.
What is the difference between the bony nasal cavity and the nasal cavity?
The bony nasal cavity is made up of the hard palate and the palatine process of the maxilla. The nasal cavity is made up of the rest of the nasal sinuses and includes the bony nasal cavity.
Is sinusitis an infection of the nasal cavity?
Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the lining of the paranasal sinuses. There are no sinuses in the nasal cavity itself, rather they surround the nose and are joined to the nasal cavity via small orifices called ostia.
What is a shell like folds in the nasal cavity?
The shell-like folds in the nasal cavity are called nasal conchae or turbinates. They help to increase the surface area of the nasal cavity, which aids in warming, humidifying, and filtering the air that we breathe in before it reaches the lungs.
Is the anterior portion of the nasal cavity just inside the nostrils called vestibules?
The anterior portion of the nasal cavity, just inside the nostrils, is called the vestibule and is surrounded by cartilage.
Is the choana the same as nasal meatus?
No, the choana is the opening at the back of the nasal cavity that leads to the nasopharynx, while the nasal meatus refers to the three passageways within the nasal cavity that help filter, warm, and humidify inhaled air.
What is the bone with a passageway into the nasal cavity?
It's called the septum.
