Corps - Le Nez

either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through

narine

(anatomy) a separating membrane between two cavities, such as that between the nostrils or heart chambers

septum

a bony structure inside the nasal cavity that helps filter, humidify, and regulate airflow

turbinate, cornet nasal

(anatomy) any hollow tract in the bones of the face or the skull that is connected to the nasal cavities

sinus

a hollow space within the frontal bone of the skull that is filled with air

sinus frontal, sinus du front

a group of small, air-filled cavities located within the ethmoid bone of the skull

sinus ethmoïdal, sinus ethmoïde

a paired cavity within the maxillary bone of the skull, responsible for producing mucus

sinus maxillaire, cavité maxillaire

an air-filled cavity in the skull that plays a role in the respiratory system and is located within the sphenoid bone

sinus sphénoïdal, cavité sphénoïdale

the anatomical point where the frontal bone and nasal bones meet on the human skull

nasion

the most anterior point or tip of the nasal bridge

rhinion

the bony part at the top of the nose

arête

the upper part of the nose, specifically the bony and cartilaginous area that forms the bridge of the nose

dos du nez, croupe du nez

the pointed or rounded end of the nose that is located at the frontmost part of the nasal structure

apex, sommet

a narrow passageway within the nasal cavity that helps to warm, humidify, and filter the inhaled air

méat nasal, passage nasal

a narrow passageway in the nasal cavity that aids in the drainage of the nasal passages

méat inférieur

a part of the nasal cavity that helps with drainage and airflow in the nasal passages, located between the inferior and superior meatuses

méat moyen, méat intermédiaire

a small area in the nasal cavity where the sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses meet and play a role in drainage and ventilation

recessus sphéno-éthmoïdal, foyer sphéno-éthmoïdal

a hollow space in the nose that serves as a passage for air, helps filter and humidify inhaled air, and houses the sense of smell

cavité nasale, sinus nasal

the outer, fleshy part of the nostril that helps regulate airflow and contributes to the shape of the nose

ala nasale, lobe nasal

a bony structure with an elongated rectangular shape that constitutes the nasal bridge

os nasal, structure nasale