Nasal Cavity

Nasal cavity Anatomy of the nasal cavity Lateral wall of nasal cavity. Latin cavum nasi Gray's subject #223 994 System Precursor {{{Precursor}}} MeSH A04.531.449 Dorlands/Elsevier {{{DorlandsPre}}}/{{{DorlandsSuf}}} The nasal cavity (or nasal fossa) is a large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face. Function The nasal cavity is important in warming and cleaning the air as it is inhaled. The nasal cavity also contains organs ...