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[AMS] Head, Neck & Neuroanatomy > S9) Functional Anatomy of the Nose, Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses > Flashcards

S9) Functional Anatomy of the Nose, Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Flashcards

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Describe the anatomical location of the nasal cavity

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The nasal cavity extends from the anterior nasal aperture (nostrils) to the posterior nasal aperture (choanae)

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Identify 5 functions of the nose and nasal cavity

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  • Sense of smell
  • Route for inspired air
  • Filters inspired air (nasal hair/mucous)
  • Moistens and warms inspired air
  • Resonating chamber for speech
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Identify and describe the two components of the external nose

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  • Bony component – nasal bone and frontal process of maxilla
  • Cartilaginous component – two lateral cartilages, two alar cartilages and one septal cartilage
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What is the most commonly fractured bone of the facial skeleton?

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Nasal bone (due to prominence)

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How does inspired air enter the nasal cavity?

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Inspired air enters via the vestibule which is the area surrounding the anterior external opening to the nasal cavity

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What lines the surface of the vestibule (of the external nose)?

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  • Skin
  • Hairs
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What sort of membrane lines the nasal cavity?

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Olfactory and respiratory mucous membranes

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What sort of epithelium is found in the respiratory mucous membrane?

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Pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium

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What are the actions of the respiratory mucosa?

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  • Filters (mucous/cilia)
  • Humidifies (watery secretions)
  • Warms (rich blood supply)
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Which structures drain into the nasal cavity?

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  • Paranasal sinuses
  • Nasolacrimal duct (drains eye)
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What are the different boundaries of the nasal cavity?

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Which structures forms the floor of the nasal cavity?

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The hard palate

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Describe the structure of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity

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Bony projections — inferior conchae, middle conchae, superior conchae

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Explain how the structure of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity is adapted to its functions

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  • Slows airflow by causing turbulence of airflow
  • Increases surface area over which air passes
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Which physical features of the nasal cavity allow for the slowing of inspired air?

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  • Movement from narrow vestibule to large nasal cavity
  • Conchae offer more resistance and disturbs the laminar flow of air
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Which three structures form the roof of the nasal cavity?

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Which two structures form the medial wall of the nasal cavity?

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Describe the blood supply of the cartilaginous part of the nasal septum

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Cartilaginous part of septum takes blood supply from overlying perichondrium

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Why should one always examine for septal haematomas in patients presenting with nasal injury?

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  • Trauma to nose can buckle the septum and shear blood vessels
  • Blood accumulates between perichondrium and cartilage
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What is a saddle nose deformity?

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A saddle nose deformity is a condition due to an untreated septal haematoma which leads to avascular necrosis of cartilaginous septum

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Besides saddle nose deformity, what is another complication of untreated septal haematoma?

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An infection in the collecting haematoma can develop and the septal abscess formation further increases likelihood of avascular necrosis of septum

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Which cranial nerve carries general sensation from the nasal cavity?

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Trigeminal nerve

23
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What are nasal polyps?

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  • Nasal polyps are fleshy, benign swellings of nasal mucosa which are usually pale/yellow and reddened
  • They are usually bilateral and are common >40 years
24
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Identify 5 symptoms of nasal polyps

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  • Blocked nose
  • Watery rhinorrhoea
  • Post-nasal drip
  • Decreased smell
  • Reduced taste
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What is rhinitis?

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Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucosal lining

26
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Identify 5 symptoms of rhinitis

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  • Nasal congestion
  • Rhinorrhoea (“runny” nose)
  • Sneezing
  • Nasal irritation
  • Postnasal drip
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Identify two of the commonest causes of rhinitis

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  • Simple acute infective rhinitis (common cold)
  • Allergic rhinitis
28
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Nasal mucosa and blood vessels easily injured.

What is the result?

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Epistaxis (nosebleed)

29
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Describe the arterial supply of the nasal cavity

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  • Anterior & posterior ethmoidal arteries (branch of ophthalmic artery)
  • Sphenopalatine artery (branch of maxillary artery)
30
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What is Kiesselbach’s plexus?

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Kiesselbach’s plexus (Little’s area) is an area of arterial anastomoses in the anterior nasal septum (most common source of bleeding in epistaxis)

31
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Describe the venous drainage of the nasal cavity

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Venous drainage into pterygoid venous plexus, cavernous sinus and facial vein

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What is significant about bleeding from the sphenopalatine artery in the nasal cavity?

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  • Bleeding from the sphenopalatine artery is source for small minority of nosebleeds
  • It is potentially more serious and difficult to treat (posterior & high pressure)
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What are the paranasal sinuses?

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The paranasal sinuses are air filled spaces that are extensions of nasal cavity (rudimentary/absent at birth)

34
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Identify the 4 different paranasal sinuses

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35
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Describe the structure and function of the paranasal sinuses

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- Structure: lined with respiratory mucosa (ciliated)

  • Function: secrete mucous, help humidify and warm inspired air, reduce weight of the skull
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Describe the drainage of the paranasal sinuses

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All drain into the nasal cavity via small channels called ostia into a meatus (mostly middle meatus)

37
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Identify the important anatomical relations of the paranasal sinus

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  • Nasal cavity
  • Orbit
  • Anterior cranial fossa
38
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Describe the specific sensory innervation to the different paranasal sinuses

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  • Frontal, ethmoidal and sphenoid sinuses ⇒ CN Va
  • Maxillary sinus ⇒ CN Vb
39
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In the X-ray below, label the following:

  • Frontal sinuses
  • Orbit
  • Ethmoid air cells
  • Nasal cavity
  • Floor of orbit
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40
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In the X-ray below, label the following:

  • Maxillary sinuses
  • Zygoma
  • Zygomatic process
  • Mandible
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41
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In the diagram below, identify the four paranasal sinuses

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42
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Which sinuses are visible lying in close proximity to the medial wall of the orbits?

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43
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Infections in nasal cavity can involve sinuses (sinusitis).

Which is the most commonly affected paranasal sinus?

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Maxillary sinus most commonly affected

44
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What is acute sinusitis?

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Acute sinusitis is the acute inflammation of the lining of the sinus which is commonly infective and often secondary to the viral infection of nasal cavity (common cold)

45
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Identify 5 signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis

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  • Non-resolving cold
  • Pyrexia
  • Blocked nose
  • Rhinorrhoea (± green/yellow discharge)
  • Headache/facial pain (area of affected sinus)
46
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Why might a patient with sinusitis complain of toothache?

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  • Roots of upper teeth can sometimes project into maxillary sinus
  • Pain in the maxilla/maxillary sinus can radiate to oral cavity
47
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Outline the pathophysiology of acute sinusitis

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  • Primary infection e.g. rhinitis leads to reduced ciliary function, oedema of nasal mucosa and sinus ostia and increased nasal secretions
  • Drainage from sinus is impeded and secondary bacteria breed in stagnant secretions
48
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Identify some important anatomical relations of the nasal cavity

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  • Paranasal sinus
  • Sphenoid bone
  • Orbit
  • Nasopharynx
  • Oral cavity
49
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What is epistaxis?

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Epistaxis is the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose

50
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What are some causes for epistaxis?

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  • Occur spontaneously
  • Very minor trauma
  • Abnormal coagulation
  • Connective tissue disorders
51
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Which groups of patients commonly present with epistaxis?

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  • Very young (2-10 years)
  • Old (> 50-60 years)
52
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Outline the 6 steps in the management of epistaxis

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⇒ Apply simple compression (cartilage)

⇒ Lean forward

⇒ Cauterisation

⇒ Anterior packing with nasal tampons

⇒ Posterior packing with nasal tampons

⇒ Surgical intervention e.g. embolisation, ligation of blood vessels

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