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Nasal region
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Question | Answer |
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What system is the nose part of? | respiratory |
What separates the two nasal cavities? | nasal septum |
What are the functions of the nose | olfactory, air condition, air humidification, warming of air, filtration of dust, reception of secretions for the paranasal sinuses and nasolacrimal duct |
The external nose refers to the? | outer visible part |
Te parts of the external nose include: | root, dorsum, apex, ala |
The base includes: | two external mares separated by a nasal septum |
The external nose has a... | cartilaginous and bony framework |
The external nose cartilaginous framework includes: | lateral nasal cartilage, septal cartilage , greater & lesser alar cartilages |
The bony framework includes: | nasal bone, frontal process of maxilla and nasal portion of the frontal bone |
The nasal cavity is entered through the nostrils and opens posteriorly into the? | nasopharynx through the choanae |
Inside the aperature of the nostril is a dilation...what is it called? | vestibule |