external naris
anterior nares
A naris that provides one of the small external openings of the head that give passage to air for breathing.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | naris |
| Latin Name | anterior nares |
| FMA ID | 59645 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the external naris?
A naris that provides one of the small external openings of the head that give passage to air for breathing.
What body system is the external naris part of?
The external naris is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the external naris?
The Latin name for the external naris is anterior nares.
Related Structures
afferent filamental artery
AFA
afferent lamellar arteriole
afferent lamellar arterioles
air capillary of parabronchus
air capillary
air sac
psotcranial air sac
airway submucosal gland
respiratory tract submucosal gland
ala of nose
ala nasi
alary cartilage
alinasal cartilage
anterior maxillary process
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