*The nose, mouth & throat Flashcards
1
Q
what is the nose and nasal cavity made up of?
A
- bone
- hyaline cartilage
- dense irregular connective tissue
- covered in skin
2
Q
what makes the ‘bridge’ of the nose?
A
paired nasal bones
3
Q
what is an alternative name for the nostrils?
A
nares
4
Q
where do the nares open onto?
A
the inferior surface of the nasal cavity
5
Q
what is the anterior septum made of?
A
hyaline cartilage
6
Q
what is the posterior septum made of?
A
bony and is formed by ethmoid bone and vomer
7
Q
what is the cribriform plate?
A
pierced by numerous small holes for olfactory nerves and allows olfaction
8
Q
what forms the floor (inferior)?
A
Roof of mouth and includes hard palate in front and soft palate behind
9
Q
what forms the lateral walls?
A
formed from maxilla, ethmoid bone and inferior conchae
10
Q
what forms the posterior wall?
A
formed by pharynx
11
Q
what hairs in the nose trap particles?
A
vibrissae
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