Anatomy

Nasal Cavity

The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the NASAL SEPTUM. Nasal cavities, extending from the nares to the NASOPHARYNX, are lined with ciliated NASAL MUCOSA.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the NASAL SEPTUM. Nasal cavities, extending from the nares to the NASOPHARYNX, are lined with ciliated NASAL MUCOSA.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Nasal Cavities
  • Cavities, Nasal
  • Cavity, Nasal

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

/ abnorm permitted for congenital deformities but acquired deformities = NOSE DEFORMITIES, ACQUIRED; neoplasms: coordinate NASAL CAVITY (IM) + NOSE NEOPLASMS (IM); inflammation = RHINITIS; / secret = NASAL MUCOSA / secret

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History Note

78(75); was see under NOSE 1963-77

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Previous Indexing

  • Nose (1966-1974)

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  1. A04w.531w.449w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nasal Cavity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009296. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009296
  2. Nasal Cavity. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_cavity
  3. Nasal Cavity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156104