Naris (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The nostrils, also known as nares, are the external openings of the nasal cavity and serve as the primary passage for airflow.
- In adult humans, the nares are two symmetrical openings that lead to the nasal cavities.
- During breathing, air enters through the nares and passes through the nasal cavity to warm and humidify it.
- Anatomically, the nares are situated at the base of the nasal pyramid and form the entrance to the nasal cavity.
- Each naris contains nasal hairs that help filter the air we breathe.