Anatomy

Nasal Septum

The partition separating the two NASAL CAVITIES in the midplane. It is formed by the SEPTAL NASAL CARTILAGE, parts of skull bones (ETHMOID BONE; VOMER), and membranous parts.

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The partition separating the two NASAL CAVITIES in the midplane. It is formed by the SEPTAL NASAL CARTILAGE, parts of skull bones (ETHMOID BONE; VOMER), and membranous parts.

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  • Nasal Septums
  • Septum, Nasal
  • Septums, Nasal

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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, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nasal Septum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009300. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009300
  2. Nasal Septum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_septum
  3. Nasal Septum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q500634