5 Questions
Air enters cavity via ______ or nares
nostrils
Nasal septum divides cavity, formed anteriorly by septal cartilage, inferiorly by vomer and perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
nasal cavity
Hard palate - where palate supported by palatine bones and maxillary bone processes
hard palate
Roof of nasal cavity formed by ethmoid and sphenoid bones
roof
Soft palate - muscular, unsupported
soft palate
Test your knowledge of the respiratory system with this quiz covering the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and alveoli. Learn about the upper and lower respiratory structures, as well as the functions of the external nose.
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