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Nasal cavity. The nasal cavity is a large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face. The nasal septum divides the cavity into two cavities, [ 1] also known as fossae. [ 2] Each cavity is the continuation of one of the two nostrils. The nasal cavity is the uppermost part of the respiratory system and provides the ...
The pharynx ( pl.: pharynges) is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and trachea (the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs respectively). It is found in vertebrates and invertebrates, though its structure varies across species. The pharynx carries food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.
Olfactory mucosa. The olfactory mucosa is the neuroepithelialial mucosa [1] lining the roof and upper parts of the septum and lateral wall of the nasal cavity [1] [2] which contains bipolar neurons of the primary receptor neurons of the olfactory pathway, as well as supporting cells. The neurons' dendrites project towards the nasal cavity while ...
A syrphid fly using its proboscis to reach the nectar of a flower. A proboscis ( / proʊˈbɒsɪs, - kɪs /) is an elongated appendage from the head of an animal, either a vertebrate or an invertebrate. In invertebrates, the term usually refers to tubular mouthparts used for feeding and sucking. In vertebrates, a proboscis is an elongated nose ...
An example of a tadpole person in a drawing by a child aged 4½. A tadpole person[ 1][ 2][ 3] or headfooter[ 4][ 5] is a simplistic representation of a human being as a figure without a torso, with arms and legs attached to the head. Tadpole people appear in young children's drawings before they learn to draw torsos and move on to more ...
The human nose is the first organ of the respiratory system. It is also the principal organ in the olfactory system. The shape of the nose is determined by the nasal bones and the nasal cartilages, including the nasal septum, which separates the nostrils and divides the nasal cavity into two. The nose has an important function in breathing.
In anatomy, a nasal concha ( / ˈkɒnkə /; pl.: conchae; / ˈkɒnkiː /; Latin for 'shell'), also called a nasal turbinate or turbinal, [ 1][ 2] is a long, narrow, curled shelf of bone that protrudes into the breathing passage of the nose in humans and various other animals. The conchae are shaped like an elongated seashell, which gave them ...
The Draw-a-Person test ( DAP, DAP test ), Draw-A-Man test ( DAM ), or Goodenough–Harris Draw-a-Person test is a type of test in the domain of psychology. It is both a personality test, specifically projective test, and a cognitive test like IQ. The test subject uses simple art supplies to produce depictions of people.