Term Name: | nasal cavity |
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Synonyms: | cavitas nasalis, cavitas nasi, cavity of nose, cavity of olfactory apparatus, cavum nasi, nasal canal, nasal conduit space, nasal fossa, nasal pit, olfactory cavity, olfactory chamber, olfactory chamber cavity, olfactory pit |
Definition: | An anatomical cavity that is part of the olfactory apparatus. This includes the space bounded anteriorly by the nares and posteriorly by the choanae, when these structures are present. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001707] |