Category Anatomy of the nose

Nasopharynx - structure and function
Anatomy of the nose

Nasopharynx - structure and function

The anatomy of the nasopharynx is most often viewed as an integral part of the human pharynx (pharynx), which is subdivided into the nasal, oral and laryngeal regions. The pharynx is at the same time the upper part of the respiratory tract and the beginning of the digestive

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Anatomy of the nose

Maxillary or maxillary sinuses

The human nose is surrounded by four pairs of air cavities, which perform part of the functions of the mucous membrane. The largest pair is located on the upper jaw to the right and left of the nose. The maxillary sinus is also called the maxillary sinus by the name of the British
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Anatomy of the nose

Sphenoid sinus

Deep in the central part of the skull is one of the most anatomically complex bones of the skeleton - the sphenoid (main) bone, in the body of which is the sphenoid sinus (also called the main or sphenoidal). Unlike the other three
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Anatomy of the nose

Bridge or septum of the nose

Difficulty breathing, snoring, runny nose, bleeding and pain in the nose are problems that bother a large number of people, but rarely become a reason to see a doctor. In most cases, the cause of these symptoms is curvature
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Anatomy of the nose

Nasal cavity

The human nose has a complex structure, its constituent elements are located both on the surface of the face and in its inner part. The nasal cavity is the initial section of the respiratory system, and the olfactory organ is also located in it. Anatomy
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Anatomy of the nose

Mucous membrane of the nose

Communication with the environment through the respiratory apparatus is one of the most important forms of human activity. The nose, which is the initial section of the respiratory tract, performs a number of functions: transport, protective,
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Anatomy of the nose

Human nose anatomy

The human nose is a sensory and respiratory organ that performs a number of important functions related to providing tissues with oxygen, forming speech, recognizing odors and protecting the body from negative external factors. Next, we will take a closer look at
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Anatomy of the nose

Nasopharynx - structure and function

The anatomy of the nasopharynx is most often viewed as an integral part of the human pharynx (pharynx), which is subdivided into the nasal, oral and laryngeal regions. The pharynx is at the same time the upper part of the respiratory tract and the beginning of the digestive
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