nasal cavity

the space within the nose, divided into two halves by the nasal septum, that communicates with the exterior via the two nostrils and leads to the nasopharynx. Separated from the oral cavity by the hard palate, it is lined with mucous membrane containing olfactory epithelium and also forms part of the vocal tract.

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January 30th 2025

decomposition of movement

difficulty of movement in which gestures are broken up into individual segments instead of being executed smoothly. It is a symptom of cerebellar lesions.