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 [noun]

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

Ex: She felt a tickle in her nostril as the cold air hit her face .
septum [noun]

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

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

sinus [noun]

an air-filled cavity, especially within the bones of the skull

Ex:

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

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

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

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

rhinion [noun]

the most anterior point or tip of the nasal bridge

bridge [noun]

the bony part at the top of the nose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nasal [noun]

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