olfactory region of nasal mucosa

olfactory region of nasal mucosa

[TA]

the specialized olfactory receptive area that includes the upper third of the nasal septum and the lateral wall above the superior concha; it is lined with olfactory mucosa.

Synonym(s): pars olfactoria tunicae mucosae nasi [TA], olfactory region of tunica mucosa of nose, regio olfactoria tunicae mucosae nasi, region of olfactory mucosa, Schultze membrane