Nasal Cavity - Wikipedia
Nasal Cavity - Wikipedia
Nasal Cavity - Wikipedia
Conducting passages
Details
Part of Nose
Identifiers
Structure
Segments
Blood supply
Nerve supply
Function
The two nasal cavities condition the air
to be received by the other areas of the
respiratory tract. Owing to the large
surface area provided by the nasal
conchae (also known as turbinates), the
air passing through the nasal cavity is
warmed or cooled to within 1 degree of
body temperature. In addition, the air is
humidified, and dust and other
particulate matter is removed by nasal
hair in the nostrils. The entire mucosa of
the nasal cavity is covered by a blanket
of mucus, which lies superficial to the
microscopic cilia and also filters inspired
air. The cilia of the respiratory epithelium
move the secreted mucus and
particulate matter posteriorly towards
the pharynx where it passes into the
esophagus and is digested in the
stomach. The nasal cavity also houses
the sense of smell and contributes
greatly to taste sensation through its
posterior communication with the mouth
via the choanae.
Clinical significance
See also
Nasal irrigation
Danger triangle of the face
References
External links
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