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Nasal and oral cavities: opening
or hollow parts of the nose and mouth.
Superior nasal concha: bony layer folded onto itself in the upper
part of the nasopharynx.
Sphenoidal sinus: cavity in the area of the sphenoid.
Nasopharynx: part of the pharynx in the area of the nose.
Maxillary process: outgrowth of the upper jaw that is part of
the nasopharynx.
Hard palate: arch of the palate.
Tongue: organ of taste.
Oropharynx: part of the pharynx in the area of the mouth.
Epiglottis: a fold of cartilage that closes the glottis during
swallowing.
Vertebral column: the spine.
Laryngopharynx: part of the pharynx in the area of the larynx.
Esophagus: part of the digestive tract between the larynx and
the cardia of the stomach.
Trachea: tube connecting the larynx and the bronchi.
Lateral incisive: tooth used for biting and cutting. It has a
single root and is situated at the side of the jaw.
Entrance of nose: cavity of the nostril.
Inferior nasal concha: bony layer folded onto itself situated
in the lower part of the nasopharynx.
Middle nasal concha: bony layer folded onto itself situated in
the middle part of the nasopharynx.
Frontal sinus: cavity in the area of the forehead.
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