nares (Meaning)

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nares (n. pl.)

The nostrils or nasal openings, -- the anterior nares being the external or proper nostrils, and the posterior nares, the openings of the nasal cavities into the mouth or pharynx.

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The nostrils or nasal openings, -- the anterior nares being the external or proper nostrils, and the posterior nares, the openings of the nasal cavities into th

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The nostrils, also known as nares, serve as the gateway to the respiratory system.

The anterior nares refer to the external openings of the nasal cavities.

The posterior nares connect the nasal cavities to the pharynx.

The nasal mucosa lining the nares contains specialized cells that filter and warm the incoming air.