The nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face. source
The nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.
Each nasal cavity is the continuation of one of the two nostrils. source
Each nasal cavity is the continuation of one of the two nostrils.
The term "nasal cavity" can refer to each of the two sides of the nose or to the two sides combined. source
The term "nasal cavity" can refer to each of the two sides of the nose or to the two sides combined.
The two nasal cavities condition the air to be received by the other areas of the respiratory tract. source
The two nasal cavities condition the air to be received by the other areas of the respiratory tract.
Owing to the large surface area provided by the nasal conchae (also known as turbinates). source
Owing to the large surface area provided by the nasal conchae (also known as turbinates).
The air passing through the nasal cavity is warmed or cooled to within 1 degree of body temperature. source
The air passing through the nasal cavity is warmed or cooled to within 1 degree of body temperature.
The entire mucosa of the nasal fossae is covered by a blanket of mucus, which lies superficial to the microscopic cilia and also filters inspired air. source
The entire mucosa of the nasal fossae is covered by a blanket of mucus, which lies superficial to the microscopic cilia and also filters inspired air.
The lateral wall of each nasal cavity mainly consists of the maxilla. source
The lateral wall of each nasal cavity mainly consists of the maxilla.
The roof of each nasal cavity is formed in its upper third to one half by the nasal bone. source
The roof of each nasal cavity is formed in its upper third to one half by the nasal bone.
The floor of the nasal cavities, which also form the roof of the mouth. source
The floor of the nasal cavities, which also form the roof of the mouth.
The floor of the nasal cavities is made up by the bones of the hard palate. source
The floor of the nasal cavities is made up by the bones of the hard palate.
To the front of the nasal cavity is the nasal vestibule and external opening, while the back blends, via the choanae, into the nasopharynx. source
To the front of the nasal cavity is the nasal vestibule and external opening, while the back blends, via the choanae, into the nasopharynx.
The nasal cavity is divided in two by a vertical fin called the nasal septum. source
The nasal cavity is divided in two by a vertical fin called the nasal septum.
On the sides of the nasal cavity are three horizontal outgrowths called nasal conchae (singular "concha") or turbinates. source
On the sides of the nasal cavity are three horizontal outgrowths called nasal conchae (singular "concha") or turbinates.
Cilia and mucus along the inside wall of the nasal cavity traps and removes dust and pathogens from the air as it flows through the nasal cavity. source
Cilia and mucus along the inside wall of the nasal cavity traps and removes dust and pathogens from the air as it flows through the nasal cavity.
The cilia move the mucus down the nasal cavity to the pharynx, where it can be swallowed. source
The cilia move the mucus down the nasal cavity to the pharynx, where it can be swallowed.
The nasal cavity is divided into two segments: the respiratory segment and the olfactory segment. source
The nasal cavity is divided into two segments: the respiratory segment and the olfactory segment.
There is a rich blood supply to the nasal cavity. source
There is a rich blood supply to the nasal cavity.