Where Is Conchae Found?

The conchae are located laterally in the nasal cavities, curling medially and downward into the nasal airway. Each pair is composed of one concha in either side of the nasal cavity, divided by the septum.

Where are the three nasal conchae located?

Nasal Conchae

The are three conchae – inferior, middle and superior. They project into the nasal cavity, creating four pathways for the air to flow. These pathways are called meatuses: Inferior meatus – between the inferior concha and floor of the nasal cavity.

Are the concha part of the ethmoid bone?

While the superior and middle nasal conchae are technically part of the ethmoid bone, the inferior nasal concha forms a completely separate bone.