paranasal sinus
anatomy
Also known as: paranasal air sinus
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function and structure of sinus
- In sinus: Paranasal air sinuses
The air sinuses, four on each side, are cavities in the bones that adjoin the nose. They are outgrowths from the nasal cavity and retain their communications with it by means of drainage openings, or ostia. Consequently, their lining is mucous membrane…
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olfactory system
- In olfactory system
…communicates above with the frontal air sinus and below with the opening into the antrum of Highmore or maxillary antrum. The inferior meatus is below the inferior turbinated bone, and, when that is lifted, the valvular opening of the nasal duct is seen. The roof of the nose is narrow,…
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