Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The superior nasal concha is a thin, bony plate located on the lateral wall of the nasal cavity, part of the ethmoid bone. It functions to increase the surface area inside the nose for humidifying and warming inhaled air.
A large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face that warms, moisturizes, and filters air entering the body before it reaches the lungs.
A sponge-like bone located at the roof of the nose between the two orbits that forms part of the cranial floor and contains numerous air cells or sinuses.
Mucous Membrane: A moist tissue layer lining several organs and body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, responsible for secretion and absorption