The nasal glands are the seromucous glands in the respiratory region of the nasal mucous membrane.[2] The three major types of nasal glands are anterior serous glands, seromucous glands, and Bowman glands.[3]
| Nasal glands | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Nerve | Facial nerve via parasympathetic branch of nerve of pterygoid canal[1] |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | glandula nasales[1] |
| TA98 | A06.1.02.020 |
| TA2 | 3161 |
| FMA | 71625 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The anterior nasal glands help moisturize the nasal mucosa.[3]
The seromucous glands are found primarily in the anterior nasal cavity, and they are also found within the nasal cavity.[3]
The Bowman glands are serous glands that help the olfactory region with smelling.[3]