Size of nostril opening as a measure of intranasal volume
Schriever VA, Hummel T, Lundstrom JN, Freiherr J (2013)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2013
Journal
Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Book Volume: 110
Pages Range: 3-5
DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.12.007
Abstract
The anatomy of the human intranasal cavity is complex and anatomical variations are known to affect olfactory functions. Measurement of anatomical variations via delineation of intranasal volume is, however, technically complicated as well as time-consuming. It is well documented that size of various body parts tends to correlate within the same individual. Therefore, in the current study, we explored the relationship between intranasal volume and the size of the flares, with the aim of using the area of the nostril opening as a potential predictor of intranasal volume. Structural whole-brain T1-weighted MR images of 69 healthy volunteers (35 women) were obtained using a 1.5 T standard clinical MRI scanner. The intranasal volume, as well as the area of the nostril opening, were delineated. Our results suggest that the intranasal volume is positively correlated with the area of the nostril. opening. Intranasal volume did not differ significantly between men and women although men had significant larger nostril openings. However, the correlation between intranasal volume and nostril opening was not influenced by the subject's gender. In conclusion, it is possible to obtain a good estimate of the intranasal volume using measurements of the nares. (c) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Monell Chemical Senses Center
United States (USA) (US)
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany (DE)
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen
Germany (DE)
United States (USA) (US)
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany (DE)
Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen
Germany (DE)
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APA:
Schriever, V.A., Hummel, T., Lundstrom, J.N., & Freiherr, J. (2013). Size of nostril opening as a measure of intranasal volume. Physiology & behavior, 110, 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2012.12.007
MLA:
Schriever, Valentin A., et al. "Size of nostril opening as a measure of intranasal volume." Physiology & behavior 110 (2013): 3-5.
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