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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.
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.
30 paź 2023 · The paranasal sinuses are paired and symmetrical, air-filled cavities situated around the nasal cavity. 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.
Near the sinuses, there are several crucial structures: Tear Duct (Nasolacrimal Duct) : It drains tears from the inner corner of the eye into the nasal cavity. Eustachian Tube: This tube helps equalize pressure in the ears and opens into the nasopharynx.
30 paź 2023 · The frontal sinuses are paired air-filled cavities in frontal bone of the skull and one of the four different paranasal sinuses, along with the maxillary sinus, sphenoidal sinus and ethmoidal air cells. They are the most superior of these sinuses and typically appear triangular-shaped.
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 most common condition that affects them is called sinusitis.
20 sty 2018 · Frontal sinuses: The right and left frontal sinuses are located near the center of the forehead (frontal bone) just above each eye. Maxillary sinuses: These are the largest of the sinuses...
