Group · Visceral systems
Paranasal sinuses
Sinus paranasales
- System
- Visceral systems
- Part of
- Respiratory system
DescriptionUnreviewed
Paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity.
The maxillary sinuses are located under the eyes; the frontal sinuses are above the eyes; the ethmoidal sinuses are between the eyes and the sphenoidal sinuses are behind the eyes.
The sinuses are named for the facial bones in which they are located.
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Names
- Latin
- Sinus paranasales
- English
- Paranasal sinuses
- French
- Sinus paranasaux
- Spanish
- Senos paranasales
- Portuguese
- Seios paranasais