Sinuses Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four pairs of paranasal sinuses
A
frontal, maxillary, ethmoidal and sphenoidal
2
Q
lined with ciliated mucous membrane that trap debris and propels it toward the outside
A
paranasal sinuses
3
Q
are often a primary site of infection because they can easily become blocked
A
sinuses
4
Q
accessible to examination by the nurse
A
frontal and maxillary
5
Q
located deeper in the skull and are not accessible for examination
A
ethmoidal and sphenoidal
