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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.
- Nasal Conchae
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses...
- 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
In newborns, the frontal sinuses are merely small cavities...
- Respiratory System
Respiratory system (Systema respiratorum) The respiratory...
- Ophthalmic Nerve
The ophthalmic nerve arises from the anterior edge of the...
- Nasal Conchae
1 kwi 2021 · The paranasal sinuses are air filled extensions of the respiratory part of the nasal cavity. There are four paired sinuses, named according to the bone they are located in; maxillary, frontal, sphenoid and ethmoid.
3 lis 2023 · The internal part of the nose is termed the nasal cavity. It is involved in respiration, olfaction, speech and taste. In this page, we are going to study the nose anatomy, with a special focus on the anatomical importance of the nasal cavity structure.
2 paź 2024 · Anatomy atlas of the nasal cavity: fully labeled illustrations and diagrams of the nose and paranasal sinuses (external nose, nasal cartilages, nasal septum, nasal concha and meatus, bones of the nasal cavity and vessels and nerves).
15 sie 2024 · Your paranasal sinuses are four paired cavities in your face. They include the frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid and maxillary sinuses. They drain into your nasal cavity.
The nose and paranasal sinuses are part of the upper respiratory tract. The functions of the nose include the sense of smell and conditioning of inhaled air by warming it and making it more humid. Hairs inside the nose prevent large particles from entering the lungs.
24 lip 2023 · The word “sinus” is most commonly understood to be the paranasal sinuses that are located near the nose and connect to the nasal cavity. There are four paranasal sinuses, each corresponding with the respective bone from which it takes its name: maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid, and frontal.
