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nasal septum

septal cartilage

The nasal septum separates the left and right airways in the nose, dividing the two nostrils. It is depressed by the Depressor septi nasi muscle. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Muscle
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure septum
Latin Name septal cartilage
FMA ID 54375

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nasal septum?

The nasal septum separates the left and right airways in the nose, dividing the two nostrils. It is depressed by the Depressor septi nasi muscle. [WP,unvetted].

What body system is the nasal septum part of?

The nasal septum is part of the Respiratory.

What is the Latin name for the nasal septum?

The Latin name for the nasal septum is septal cartilage.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:54375 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001706 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.