The Shelflike Structures That Protrude into the Nasal Cavity on Each

Question

The shelflike structures that protrude into the nasal cavity on each side are called
A) nasal septa
B) conchae
C) turbinates
D) both B and C

Accepted Answer

The shelflike structures that protrude into the nasal cavity on each side are called conchae or turbinates. Therefore, the correct answer is both B and C. The nasal septum is the wall of bone and cartilage that divides the nasal cavity into two halves.