Regions of the Nasal Cavity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the area just inside of each nostril called?
A
Nasal Vestibule
2
Q
What is contained within the nasal vestibule?
A
1) Hair
2) Sebaceous Glands
3) Sweat Glands
3
Q
What is the area that occupies the lower 2/3 of the nasal cavity?
A
Respiratory region
4
Q
What is the area of the nasal cavity that is the upper 1/3 of the nasal septum and the superior nasal concha?
A
Olfactory region
5
Q
What is contained within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity?
A
The fibers of the Olfactory Nerve (CN I) which pass down through the cribriform plate
