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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.
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.
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.
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 sty 2023 · The paranasal sinuses (the hollow spaces in the skull and facial bones around the nose) are air-filled cavities within the frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoidal, and maxillary bones. [1] They are outgrowths from the nasal cavity. All of them drain into the superior or lateral aspect of the nose. [2]
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: Turbinates.
The four paired sinuses or air cavities can be referred to as: Ethmoid sinus cavities which are located between the eyes. Frontal sinus cavities which can be found above the eyes (more in the forehead region). Maxillary sinus cavities are located on either side of the nostrils (cheekbone areas).
