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Medical Vocab
Nose Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Septum | A wall that separates the two nostrils. Made of bone in the back and cartilage towards the front |
Nasal Cavity | Large space found inside the head above and behind the nose. The bottom of the nasal cavity is the roof of the mouth |
Mucous Membrane | Lines the inside of the nose. Warms the air, moistens it, and filters it. Makes mucus |
Cilia | Small, microscopic hairs. |
Olfactory | Refers to the sense of smell. |
Olfactory Bulb | Enlargement of the olfactory nerves. Located at the top of the nasal cavity at the bottom of the brain. |
Nostrils | The nose's two holes. 2 nostrils- divided by a septum. |
Receptors | Nerve endings that respond to stimulation. |