olfactory apparatus chamber

An anatomical chamber that is part of the olfactory apparatus, consisting of cavity walls (nasal epithelium and mucosal layers) and the space bounded anteriorly by the nares and posteriorly by the choanae, when these structures are present.

Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure upper respiratory conduit
FMA ID 265136

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the olfactory apparatus chamber?
An anatomical chamber that is part of the olfactory apparatus, consisting of cavity walls (nasal epithelium and mucosal layers) and the space bounded anteriorly by the nares and posteriorly by the choanae, when these structures are present.
What body system is the olfactory apparatus chamber part of?
The olfactory apparatus chamber is part of the Respiratory.

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