nasal cavity
cavitas nasalis
An anatomical cavity that is part of the olfactory apparatus. This includes the space bounded anteriorly by the nares and posteriorly by the choanae, when these structures are present.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | anatomical cavity |
| Latin Name | cavitas nasalis |
| FMA ID | 54378 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nasal cavity?
An anatomical cavity that is part of the olfactory apparatus. This includes the space bounded anteriorly by the nares and posteriorly by the choanae, when these structures are present.
What body system is the nasal cavity part of?
The nasal cavity is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the nasal cavity?
The Latin name for the nasal cavity is cavitas nasalis.
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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