Nose/Nasal Cavity/Paranasal Sinus: Nasal Conchae Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
3 (sometimes 4) turbinates on the lateral wall of the nasal cavity
A
Conchae
2
Q
Type of epithelium that covers the conchae
A
- Respiratory epithelium
- Olfactory near cribiform plate
3
Q
Function of the epithelium covering the conchae
A
- Heat exchange
- Air humidifying
4
Q
Secretes mucus which coats the epithelium
A
Bowman’s gland
5
Q
Beats down and back to move mucus towards the nasopharynx
A
Epithelial cilia
6
Q
Spaces that allow airflow
A
Meatus
7
Q
Space superior and posterior to the superior concha
A
Sphenoethmoidal recess
8
Q
Space between all conchae and septal wall
A
Common meatus
9
Q
Conchae function
A
To vibrate
