Turbinates

**Definition:** The scroll-like bony plates with curved margins on the lateral wall of the NASAL CAVITY. Turbinates, also called nasal concha, increase the surface area of nasal cavity thus providing a mechanism for rapid warming and humidification of air as it passes to the lung.

**Tree numbers:** - A02.835.232.781.324.948 - A04.531.898

**Synonyms:** - Conchae Nasales - Nasal Concha