Cranial Fosae and Paranasal Sinuses Flashcards
1
Q
What bone of the middle cranial fossa, has many of the foramina which the CNs pass through, including foramen ovale and foramen rotundum
A
Sphenoid bone
2
Q
What foramine does the CNv2 pass through?
A
Foramen Rotundum
3
Q
What foramine does the CN v3 pass through?
A
Foramen Ovale
4
Q
Three speculated reasons for the sinuses
A
Lighten skul
Resonate voice
Warm air
5
Q
Name the paranasal air sinuses
A
Maxilary sinuses
Ethmoid sinus
Sphenoid Sinus
Frontal Sinus
6
Q
Where do the maxillary sinuses drain into?
A
Middle meatus
