nose and adjacent structures

major sections of nose

external nose

nose cavity (internal nose)

external nose

surface / skeletal structures that result in outward appearance of nose

root

region located between eyebrows

bridge

connects root to rest of nose

dorsum nasi

length of nose

apex

tip of nose

ala

cartilaginous structure that forms lateral side of nostril opening

philtrum

concave surface that connects apex of nose to upper lip

nasal septum

formed anteriorly by portion of septal cartilage

conchae

serve to increase surface area of nasal cavity and disrupts flow of air as it enters the nose and bounces along epithelium where it is cleaned and warmed

conchae and meatuses

conserves water and prevents dehydration of nasal epithelium by trapping water during exhalation

hard palate

anterior region of nasal cavity composed of bone

soft palate

posterior portion of nasal cavity that consists of muscle tissue