postnasal wall

posterior wall of nasal capsule

Paired, anteriorly concave structures that form the posterior limit of nasal capsule. It consists of two parts: a ventral piece, the lamina orbitonasalis, and a dorsal plate that is part of the tectum nasi.

Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure endochondral element
Latin Name posterior wall of nasal capsule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postnasal wall?
Paired, anteriorly concave structures that form the posterior limit of nasal capsule. It consists of two parts: a ventral piece, the lamina orbitonasalis, and a dorsal plate that is part of the tectum nasi.
What body system is the postnasal wall part of?
The postnasal wall is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the postnasal wall?
The Latin name for the postnasal wall is posterior wall of nasal capsule.

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