Resp Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Name all four of the para nasal sinuses and their location
A
Maxillary sinus - located in the maxillary bone - surrounds the nasal cavity
Frontal sinus - above the eyes
Ethmoidal sinus - between the eyes
Sphenoid behind the ethmoid sinuses (anterior to your ears (temporal lobe)
2
Q
Name 3 functions of the sinuses in the skull
A
Increase voice resonance
Decreases relative weight of the skull
Provides a buffer against facial trauma
