Sphenoid sinus Sinuses are air-filled sacs (empty spaces) on either side of the nasal cavity that filter and clean the air breathed through the nose and lighten the bones of the skull.

The maxillary sinus, a pyramidal cavity within the maxilla, is a region of profound clinical importance owing to its complex anatomy and intimate association with dental structures. Variations in ...

Nasal polyps can also cause sinusitis in the frontal sinus. Nasal polyps are caused by recurring inflammation of the sinuses, such as that resulting from asthma or allergies. They resemble small ...

The function of the paranasal sinuses is not clear, but theories include humidification and warming of inspired air, lightening of the skull, improvement of vocal resonance.

MSU launches cutting-edge ‘Anatomage Tables’ for 3D human anatomy exploration MSU launches cutting-edge ‘Anatomage Tables’ for 3D human anatomy exploration Mississippi State University President Mark ...

The sinuses are a normal part of the human anatomy and are lined with cells from the respiratory tract. Both the nose and the sinuses produce mucus which ‘wash’ the nasal cavity to remove ...

Researchers have found the development of the frontal sinus was affected more by sexual dimorphism than the ancestry of the individual and that it was the interplay between those two factors that ...