Sinuses and cavities Flashcards
1
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Sinuses
A
cavities that reduce the weight of a bone, increase surface area to facilitate more air filtration, and affect voice quality. frontal sinuses - between eyes maxillary sinuses - largest set ethmoid sinuses - space within bones mastoid air cells
2
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Buccal Cavity
A
space between cheeks and gums
3
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Oral Cavity
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from teeth to back of soft palate
4
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Pharyngeal cavity
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the throat
5
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Nasal Cavity
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nostrils and part of pharynx behind
