Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
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Chapter 7 - The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton - Figure 7.11 - Page 208: 1

Answer

The nasal septum comprises three parts --vomer, septal cartilage and the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid. The nasal cavity is partitioned into left and right sides by the nasal septum.

Work Step by Step

In cases where the septum is deviated, these sides of the nasal cavity may not be equal.
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