Anatomy of the Nose Quiz

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Identify the three parts that make up the nose according to the text?

The three parts that make up the nose are the external nose, nasal cavity, and nasal sinuses.

What are the components of the external nose as mentioned in the text?

The components of the external nose are the nasal root, nasal bridge, nasal apex, nasal dorsum, alae nasi, columnella nasi, and anterior nares.

What structures form the Pyriform Foramen?

The Pyriform Foramen is formed by the nasal bone superiorly, frontal process of the maxilla laterally, and palatine bone protuberance inferiorly.

List the sinuses mentioned in the text and their respective openings?

<p>Frontal sinus - middle nasal meatus; Maxillary sinus - middle nasal meatus; Sphenoid sinus - superior nasal meatus; Ethmoidal sinus anterior and middle air cells - middle nasal meatus; Ethmoidal posterior air cells - superior nasal meatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Little area known as Kiesselbach's plexus and what is its significance?

<p>Kiesselbach's plexus is an area on the lower anterior part of the nasal septum known for having a rich supply of blood vessels. It is an anastomosis of 5 arteries: posterior ethmoidal artery, anterior ethmoidal artery, superior labial artery, sphenopalatine artery, great palatine arteries. The superficial blood vessels and thin mucosa predispose to increased frequency of nose bleeds (epistaxis).</p> Signup and view all the answers