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frontal sinus

cavity of frontal bone

The frontal sinus occupies the dorsal part of the skull medial to the orbit. It overlaps cranial and nasal cavities and is often referred to as the conchofrontal sinus.

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Type Vessel
Latin Name cavity of frontal bone
FMA ID 57417

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the frontal sinus?

The frontal sinus occupies the dorsal part of the skull medial to the orbit. It overlaps cranial and nasal cavities and is often referred to as the conchofrontal sinus.

What is the Latin name for the frontal sinus?

The Latin name for the frontal sinus is cavity of frontal bone.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:57417 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001760 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — frontal sinus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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