Supreme nasal concha

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The supreme nasal concha or turbinate is one of the conchae in the nose and is a bony projection, arising from the medial surface of the labyrinth of the ethmoid above the superior nasal concha. Its presence is variable and has been reported in up to 52% of subjects .

The air passage between the supreme nasal concha and the lateral nasal wall is known as the supreme meatus.