Inferior Nasal Concha Flashcards
1. Identify the inferior nasal conchae 2. Identify the articulations & sutures of the inferior nasal conchae
1
Q
Hollow bone that lies on either side of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity
A
Inferior Nasal Concha
2
Q
There are _ concha on either side of the nasal cavity
A
3
3
Q
The superior and middle concha are part of what bone
A
ethmoid bone
4
Q
The inferior nasal concha are independent bones that arise from
A
Maxilla
5
Q
What is the purpose of the conchae
A
warm and humidify air
6
Q
Each of the 3 conchae is covered in _____ membrane and is capable of producing mucus when one is struck with a cold, allergies or the flu
A
mucous
7
Q
_______ are crushed sometimes so that they occupy less space and block less airflow
A
Nasal conchae
8
Q
Each inferior concha articulate with
A
Maxillary, palatine, lacrimal, ethmoid
