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The paranasal sinus is behind your nose and cheeks.
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The medical term for it is called the maxillae
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe human sinuses are located around the nose. Paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity (maxillary sinuses), above the eyes (frontal sinuses),
between the eyes (ethmoidal sinuses), and behind the ethmoids (sphenoidal sinuses).
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∙ 11y agoWELL....the frontal,maxillary,ethmoid, and sphenoid bones contain the Paranasal sinuses. The mastoid bone contains air cell or sinuses.
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Where are the ethmoid sinuses?
The sinuses are paired air pockets located within the bones of the face. They are: the ethmoid sinuses; located between the eyes, just behind the bridge of the nose.
Where are frontal sinuses located?
The Sinus cavities in the human skull help by there to reduce weight, without them, we would all have neck pain.
Is it true that The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections?
True
How many cavities does the skull have?
The cranial cavity is the primary cavity of the skull; it contains the brain. In addition, the skull has four other pairs of cavities called sinuses. They are the frontal sinuses, maxillary sinuses, sphenoid sinuses, and ethmoid sinuses.
What is thought to lighten the head and provide resonancefor the voice?
The sinuses: paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity (maxillary sinuses), above the eyes (frontal sinuses), between the eyes (ethmoidal sinuses), and behind the ethmoids (sphenoidal sinuses).
Where are the ethmoid sinuses?
The sinuses are paired air pockets located within the bones of the face. They are: the ethmoid sinuses; located between the eyes, just behind the bridge of the nose.
Where are frontal sinuses located?
The Sinus cavities in the human skull help by there to reduce weight, without them, we would all have neck pain.
Are your sinuses located above your upper gums?
Yes, but your sinuses are also located in other various parts of your face. Here's an article that I thought had a good picture of your sinuses.
What are sphenoid sinusitis?
The sinuses are paired air pockets located within the bones of the face. They are: the sphenoid sinuses; Located just behind the ethmoid sinuses, and behind the eyes.
What sinuses are located just above the eyebrows?
If you have a headache just about your eyes, it is very likely that it is your sinuses. Sinus pressure can be very painful.
What is the medical term for all sinuses affected?
The medical term for inflammation of all the sinuses is pansinusitis. It refers to the inflammation of all the paranasal sinuses in the body.
What sinuses are located above the eyebrows?
Frontal
The dural sinuses are located in the?
dural folds
Are Sinuses found in the temporal bone?
The paranasal sinuses (which surround the nose) are found in the following bones: frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, and maxillary. The maxillary sinuses are the largest of all sinuses. There are also sinuses found near the mastoid process of the temporal bone called the mastoid sinuses. The mastoid sinuses communicates with the inner ear, whereas the paranasal sinuses communicate with the nasal cavity.
What happens when the sinuses are swollen?
When the lining of the sinuses is at all swollen, the swelling interferes with the normal flow of mucus. Trapped mucus can then fill the sinuses, causing an uncomfortable sensation
Is it true that The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections?
True
Adenoids are located in the?
The adenoids are located behind the sinuses and above the throat. They sometimes become infected very much like the tonsils.
