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anterior nares |
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anterior nares, the ends of the nares, which open anteriorly into the nasal cavity and allow the inhalation and exhalation of air. Each is an oval opening that measures about 1.5 cm anteroposteriorly and about 1 cm in diameter. The anterior nares connect with the nasal fossae. Also called nostrils. Compare posterior nares. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cultures were taken from both anterior nares and throat. In addition, removing a pack involves dividing the tapes at both anterior nares and pulling the pack through the mouth. After identification of MRSA in the cat, swabs of the anterior nares were collected from the owner and the cat, and MRSA was identified in specimens from both. |
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