Sentences with phrase «nasal cavities used»

In addition to the long ears, these breeds usually have loose, wet lips that trap scent particles near the nose, and large nasal cavities used to process scents.

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He has already used this technique to establish that dinosaurs had an air sack housed in a skull cavity between the eye socket and the nasal opening.

Rinsing your nasal cavity with a saline wash or using a neti pot can help clear away accumulated allergens and mucous, and may help you feel better faster.

«You're using more [product] because you're not appreciating the smell, then all those chemicals are irritating the nasal cavities,» explains Dr. Liberatore.

It's unclear what type of throat cancer Moran had, but the term is usually used to describe either cancer of the larynx (also known as the voicebox) or the pharynx (the upper portion of the throat, behind the mouth and nasal cavity).

See I used the word nasal cavity, I feel like my anatomy class is paying off already.

Felines have 200 million scent receptors in their nasal cavities, and they use their incredible sense of smell to find prey.

They will also likely use fluorescein to evaluate for corneal abrasions or ulcers and to determine if tears are draining appropriately into the nasal cavity.

They are also used to identify problems with the crowns and roots of the teeth, as well as the jaw bones, nasal cavity and soft tissues of the mouth.

Using a CT scanner, high resolution images of the body can be acquired in seconds, resulting in 3 - D images of complex anatomy such as the lungs, nasal cavities and joints.

The linear accelerator uses high energy targeted x-ray beams to treat many types of cancer, including those within the nasal passages and oral cavity, and cancer involving the extremities.

The use of a small flexible bronchoscope to examine and obtain a biopsy of an infected area inside the nasal cavity or sinus is another effective diagnostic technique.

It is used for all sorts of conditions including rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal cavities), pharyngitis (inflammation of the tissues associated with the throat, vocal tissues, and oral areas associated with the respiratory tract), sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses), conjunctivitis (inflammation of the delicate tissues around the eyes - which are often affected with upper respiratory conditions), and bronchitis!