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paranasal sinus

nasal sinus

The paired air-filled cavities surrounded by the bones of the face that are lined by mucous membranes and are continuous with the nasal cavity.

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Type Bone
Système corporel Respiratoire
Structure parente anatomical cavity
Nom latin nasal sinus
FMA ID 59679

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the paranasal sinus?

The paired air-filled cavities surrounded by the bones of the face that are lined by mucous membranes and are continuous with the nasal cavity.

What body system is the paranasal sinus part of?

The paranasal sinus is part of the Respiratoire.

What is the Latin name for the paranasal sinus?

The Latin name for the paranasal sinus is nasal sinus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59679 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001825 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.