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Body - The Nose

Here you will learn some English words related to the nose, such as "bridge", "nostril", and "nasal cavity".

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nostril

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

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septum

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

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turbinate

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

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sinus

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

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frontal sinus

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

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ethmoidal sinus

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

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maxillary sinus

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

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sphenoid sinus

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

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nasion

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

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rhinion

the most anterior point or tip of the nasal bridge

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bridge

the bony part at the top of the nose

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dorsum nasi

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

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apex

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

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nasal meatus

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

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inferior meatus

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

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middle meatus

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

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sphenoethmoidal recess

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

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nasal cavity

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

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nasal ala

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

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nasal

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

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