Bridge

Definition

A bridge in the respiratory system refers to the part of the nose known as the nasal bridge, which is the bony structure that supports the shape of the nose. It consists of the nasal bones and connects with the cartilaginous parts that contribute to nasal cavity formation, playing a role in air passage and filtration.

Related terms

Nasal cavity: The space inside the nose through which air passes on its way to the lungs, lined with mucous membranes and tiny hairs (cilia) that help filter particles from inhaled air.

Cilia:

Microscopic hair-like structures located on cells within various parts of the body, including the respiratory tract, where they move in coordinated waves to push mucus and trapped particles out of the airways.

Mucous membrane: A layer of epithelial tissue that lines various cavities and structures in the body, producing mucus that traps pathogens and particulate matter, aiding in their removal from the respiratory tract