Olfactory epithelium
| Olfactory epithelium | |
|---|---|
Section of the olfactory mucous membrane. | |
Plan of olfactory neurons. | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Olfactory placode and neural crest |
| System | Olfactory system |
| Nerve | Olfactory nerve |
| Identifiers | |
| TH | H3.11.07.0.01001 |
| FMA | 64803 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The olfactory epithelium is a specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity that is involved in smell. In humans, it measures 5 cm2 (0.78 sq in) and lies on the roof of the nasal cavity about 7 cm (2.8 in) above and behind the nostrils. The olfactory epithelium is the part of the olfactory system directly responsible for detecting odors.