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A sinus is a sac or cavity in any organ or tissue, or an abnormal cavity or passage. In common usage, "sinus" usually refers to the paranasal sinuses, which are air cavities in the cranial bones, especially those near the nose and connecting to it. Most individuals have four paired cavities located in the cranial bone or skull.
20 sty 2018 · Sinuses. There are four paired sinuses (named for the skull bones in which they are located) in the human head: Frontal sinuses: The right and left frontal sinuses are located near the center...
12 sie 2019 · Interactive diagrams show sinus cavity locations and help visualize sinusitis, the most common type of sinus infection. We also go over sinusitis signs and care.
24 lip 2023 · Sinuses are located throughout the body and perform varying functions. Sinuses are typically associated with the cavities within the skull. The word “sinus” is most commonly understood to be the paranasal sinuses that are located near the nose and connect to the nasal cavity.
30 paź 2023 · The prime function of the paranasal sinuses is to protect the organism, mostly by humidifying the inhaled air and facilitating the immune response of the respiratory system. This article will discuss the anatomy and function of the paranasal sinuses.
11 lut 2023 · There are 4 paired sinuses in humans, all lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium: the maxillary sinuses, the largest ones located under the eyes in the maxillary bones; the frontal sinuses, superior to the eyes within the frontal bone; the ethmoid sinuses, formed from several air cells within the ethmoid bone between the nose and eyes; ...
30 sty 2023 · The pyramid-shaped maxillary sinuses are located within the body of the maxilla. The apex of the sinus extends into the zygomatic process of the maxilla, and the lateral wall of the nose forms the base. The roof is formed by the floor of the orbit, while the alveolar process forms the floor.
