Inferior nasal concha
Inferior Nasal Concha
The Inferior Nasal Concha (pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɪərɪər 'neɪzəl 'kɒŋkə/), also known as the Inferior Turbinate, is one of the three pairs of nasal conchae in the nasal cavity.
Etymology
The term "Inferior Nasal Concha" is derived from the Latin words 'inferior' meaning 'lower', 'nasalis' meaning 'of the nose', and 'concha' meaning 'shell', referring to its shell-like structure.
Anatomy
The Inferior Nasal Concha is the largest and lowest of the nasal conchae. It extends horizontally along the lateral wall of the nasal cavity and projects into the breathing passage. It is responsible for warming, humidifying, and filtering the air entering the nasal cavity.
Related Terms
- Superior Nasal Concha: The highest of the three nasal conchae.
- Middle Nasal Concha: The middle nasal concha located between the superior and inferior nasal conchae.
- Nasal Septum: The partition separating the two nasal cavities.
- Nasal Mucosa: The mucus membrane lining the nasal cavity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inferior nasal concha
- Wikipedia's article - Inferior nasal concha
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