The External Openings to the Nasal Cavities Can Be Referred

Question

The external openings to the nasal cavities can be referred to as:
A)nostrils.
B)anterior nares.
C)external nares.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

They are all correct terms for the external openings to the nasal cavities. Nostrils and external nares are commonly used interchangeably, while anterior nares specifically describes the front openings of the nasal cavity.