Nasal Cavity

The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the NASAL SEPTUM. Nasal cavities, extending from the nares to the NASOPHARYNX, are lined with ciliated NASAL MUCOSA.

Year introduced: 1978(1975)

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Tree Number(s): A04.531.449

MeSH Unique ID: D009296

Entry Terms:

• Cavities, Nasal
• Cavity, Nasal
• Nasal Cavities

Previous Indexing:

• Nose (1966-1974)

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Anatomy Category
Respiratory System
Nose
Nasal Cavity