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30 paź 2023 · Paranasal sinuses are found in three bones of the neurocranium (braincase), the frontal bone, ethmoid bone, and sphenoid bone. The maxilla is the only facial bone ( viscerocranium ) that contains its own sinuses.
- Nasal Conchae
The nasal conchae (also known as turbinates) are bony plates...
- Cavernous Sinuses
The cavernous sinuses are 1 cm wide cavities that extend a...
- Viscerocranium
The skull (cranium) is a complex bony structure composed of...
- Frontal Bone
The frontal bone is a shell-shaped, unpaired, flat bone of...
- Respiratory System
Respiratory system (Systema respiratorum) The respiratory...
- Ophthalmic Nerve
The ophthalmic nerve arises from the anterior edge of the...
- Nasal Conchae
Paranasal sinus disease is characterized by decreased aeration, mucosal thickening, soft tissue masses (e.g., mucus retention cyst, polyp, mucocele, tumor), air-fluid levels, and demineralization or bone destruction. From: Pediatric Radiology (Third Edition), 2009
11 lut 2023 · Learning the anatomical relationships of the sinuses to surrounding structures develops a strong understanding of paranasal sinus anatomy. The lateral nasal wall contains many structures and recesses that are relevant to paranasal sinus anatomy:
Paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity. [1] The maxillary sinuses are located under the eyes; the frontal sinuses are above the eyes; the ethmoidal sinuses are between the eyes and the sphenoidal sinuses are behind the eyes.
9 paź 2023 · The anatomy of the paranasal sinuses, intricately intertwined with adjacent structures, holds paramount importance in radiology, clinical medicine, and surgical interventions, particularly in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (Stammberger and Kennedy 1995; Arslan et al. 1999; Gupta et al. 2012).
15 sie 2024 · Your paranasal sinuses (or just your “sinuses,” as most people call them) are four paired cavities in your face. They include the frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. Together, they make mucus that drains your nose, keeping it free of germs and allergens.
The paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces located within the bones of the skull and facial bones.
