Anatom3DNasal conchae (turbinates)
Conchae nasales · Nosní skořepy
Respiratory system
Looks like
Three curled shelves of bone covered by thick lining on each side wall of the nose.
What it does
Warm, moisten and filter incoming air.
Keeping it well
Swell with allergy and colds; saline rinses and steroid sprays help, while decongestant sprays used over about a week backfire.