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Words Related to 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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septum
[noun]
(anatomy) a separating membrane between two cavities, such as that between the nostrils or heart chambers
turbinate
[noun]
a bony structure inside the nasal cavity that helps filter, humidify, and regulate airflow
sinus
[noun]
(anatomy) any hollow tract in the bones of the face or the skull that is connected to the nasal cavities
frontal sinus
[noun]
a hollow space within the frontal bone of the skull that is filled with air
ethmoidal sinus
[noun]
a group of small, air-filled cavities located within the ethmoid bone of the skull
maxillary sinus
[noun]
a paired cavity within the maxillary bone of the skull, responsible for producing mucus
sphenoid sinus
[noun]
an air-filled cavity in the skull that plays a role in the respiratory system and is located within the sphenoid bone
nasion
[noun]
the anatomical point where the frontal bone and nasal bones meet on the human skull
dorsum nasi
[noun]
the upper part of the nose, specifically the bony and cartilaginous area that forms the bridge of the nose
apex
[noun]
the pointed or rounded end of the nose that is located at the frontmost part of the nasal structure
nasal meatus
[noun]
a narrow passageway within the nasal cavity that helps to warm, humidify, and filter the inhaled air
inferior meatus
[noun]
a narrow passageway in the nasal cavity that aids in the drainage of the nasal passages
middle meatus
[noun]
a part of the nasal cavity that helps with drainage and airflow in the nasal passages, located between the inferior and superior meatuses
sphenoethmoidal recess
[noun]
a small area in the nasal cavity where the sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses meet and play a role in drainage and ventilation
nasal cavity
[noun]
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
nasal ala
[noun]
the outer, fleshy part of the nostril that helps regulate airflow and contributes to the shape of the nose
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