Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Anatomy
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What type of epithelium is primarily involved in the drainage of the sinus?

  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Cuboidal epithelium
  • Stratified ciliated columnar epithelium (correct)
  • What is a potential consequence of an oroantral communication after tooth extraction?

  • Decreased sensitivity in the upper jaw
  • Ease of dental implant placement
  • Increased risk of sinusitis (correct)
  • Immediate bone resorption
  • Where is the ostium located in relation to the sinus?

  • Lateral wall of the nose (correct)
  • Superior within the nasal cavity
  • Posterior to the maxillary sinus
  • Medially to the nasal bone
  • What anatomical structures are involved in keeping the nasal passages open?

    <p>Conchae and meatuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which teeth are primarily correlated with the maxillary sinus?

    <p>Canines to first molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur when there is a fracture of the floor of the orbit?

    <p>Communication with the sinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is at risk during the process of maxillary tooth extractions due to its proximity to the sinus?

    <p>Alveolar nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected result of sinusitis affecting adjacent teeth?

    <p>Increased referred pain in the upper jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the ostium in relation to the maxillary sinus?

    <p>It allows fluid to pass into the nasal cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical feature helps to keep the nasal passages open?

    <p>Nasal cartilages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is likely to be affected by sinusitis due to its proximity?

    <p>The upper teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an implant not be placed after an extraction involving the maxillary sinus?

    <p>The implant can extend into the sinus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the respiratory epithelium in the sinuses function?

    <p>It enhances drainage by pushing mucus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur if there is an oroantral communication after a tooth extraction?

    <p>Increased risk of sinusitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from a fracture of the floor of the orbit?

    <p>Communication with the sinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of low density in an X-ray indicate regarding the sinus?

    <p>Potential infection or fluid buildup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skeletal area is primarily connected to the maxillary sinus?

    <p>Alveolar process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does sinusitis have on adjacent teeth?

    <p>It can lead to referred pain in upper teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer is NOT part of the layers of the scalp?

    <p>Pericranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is chiefly responsible for the formation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>Ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the dural folds in relation to venous sinuses?

    <p>Form venous sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is often associated with the meninges?

    <p>Intracranial hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is blood primarily drained from the scalp?

    <p>Via cranial venous sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is TRUE regarding the muscles of the scalp?

    <p>They include the occipito frontalis muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial structure is essential in understanding the flow of cerebrospinal fluid?

    <p>Cavernous sinus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pia mater?

    <p>To follow the folds of the gyrus and supply blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is the thick, fibrous layer that provides support for the brain?

    <p>Dura mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the middle meningeal artery is torn?

    <p>It causes blood to leak between dura and inner skull surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which space below the arachnoid mater contains cerebrospinal fluid?

    <p>Sub-arachnoid space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epicranial aponeurosis?

    <p>Connecting the frontal and occipital bellies of the occipito-frontalis muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a buildup of pressure in the cranial cavity lead to if it compromises cerebral blood flow?

    <p>Ischemia of brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure lies directly underneath the epicranial aponeurosis?

    <p>Meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle does NOT have a direct attachment to bone?

    <p>Frontalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue forms the pericranium?

    <p>Dense connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the occipital bellies of the occipito-frontalis muscle characterized compared to the frontal bellies?

    <p>Shorter and narrower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects the frontal and occipital bellies of the occipito-frontalis muscle directly?

    <p>Epicranial aponeurosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the scalp is directly adherent to underlying fat?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is considered avascular?

    <p>Loose areolar tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is associated with the temporal region of the skull?

    <p>Temporalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the posterior and lateral parts of the scalp?

    <p>Superficial temporal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary sensory nerve that provides sensation to the scalp?

    <p>Trigeminal Nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein is formed by the joining of the supra trochlear and supra orbital veins?

    <p>Facial vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery does NOT supply the anterior part of the scalp?

    <p>Occipital artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is responsible for motor innervation to the muscles of the face?

    <p>Facial Nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is part of the sympathetic innervation to the scalp?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the external jugular vein in relation to the scalp's venous drainage?

    <p>It drains the posterior auricular vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve is essential for sensory perception in the scalp area?

    <p>Trigeminal Nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of sympathetic innervation in the scalp?

    <p>Regulates sweat gland activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area does the internal carotid artery supply among the scalp?

    <p>Anterior and superior scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is associated with the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Supra trochlear nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides the brain with protection, support, and nutrition?

    <p>Meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is specifically responsible for innervation behind the ear?

    <p>Lesser occipital nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is described as 'tough mother'?

    <p>Dura mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The zygomatico temporal nerve is a branch of which division of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Maxillary division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve provides innervation from the C2 cervical nerve supply?

    <p>Lesser occipital nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the meninges is web-like in appearance?

    <p>Arachnoid mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is associated with the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve?

    <p>Auriculotemporal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nerves runs between the zygoma and the temporal region?

    <p>Zygomatico temporal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve branches are primarily responsible for sensory innervation to the scalp?

    <p>Trigeminal nerve branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses

    • The nasal cavity is a pathway for air to the lungs, and it also houses the sense of smell. It warms and humidifies the air. It also receives secretions from the paranasal sinuses and nasolacrimal duct.

    Objectives

    • Understand the anatomy of the nasal cavity.
    • Understand the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and their dental implications.

    Nasal Cavity

    • The nasal cavity is closely related to dental procedures.
    • A patient might experience the escape of blood and fluids from the nostril after extracting a molar, implying a connection between the oral cavity and sinus.

    Functions of the Nose

    • Airway for lungs
    • Sense of smell (olfaction)
    • Filters impurities from inspired air
    • Warms and humidifies inspired air
    • Aids in phonation
    • Receives secretions from paranasal sinuses
    • Receives secretions from the nasolacrimal duct

    Bony Framework

    • Nasal bone
    • Frontal process of the maxilla
    • Nasal process of the frontal bone

    Bony Framework: Nasal Bone

    • Two nasal bones form the bridge of the nose, longer than wide,
    • Superior border articulates with the nasal part of the frontal bone,
    • Inferior border forms the superior boundary of the anterior nasal opening,
    • Lateral border meets the frontal process of the maxilla,
    • Medial border meets its fellow in the midline.

    Bony Framework: Frontal Process of the Maxilla

    • Projects postero-superiorly from the body of the maxilla
    • Located between the nasal bone in front and the lacrimal bone behind.
    • Articulates apically with the frontal's nasal part,
    • Anterior border with the nasal bone,
    • Posterior border with the lacrimal bone.

    Bony Framework: Nasal Process of the Frontal Bone

    • A small, thin plate of bone,
    • Projects antero-inferiorly in the midline between the supra-orbital margins,
    • Forms part of the roof of the nose.

    Cartilaginous Framework

    • Lateral superior nasal cartilage
    • Greater lower nasal cartilages
    • Minor alar cartilages
    • Septal nasal cartilages

    Lateral Superior & Greater Nasal Cartilages

    • Support lateral surfaces of the external nose.
    • Triangular plates joined in the midline with each other and the septal cartilage.

    Minor Alar Cartilages

    • Located at the back of the major nasal cartilages,
    • Embedded in fibrous tissue connected to the maxilla.
    • Maintain patency of the anterior nares (nostrils).

    Septal Nasal Cartilages

    • Form the lower part of the external nose in the midline.
    • Quadrangular shape, fitting into a notch between the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone and the vomer.
    • Attached to the nasal crest of the maxilla and the anterior nasal spine.
    • The columella is the apex of the cartilage and the tip of the septum.

    External Nose

    • Composed of nasal bone, lateral cartilages, septal cartilage, lesser alar cartilages, greater alar cartilages, and dense connective tissue.

    Nasal Cavity: Walls and Septum

    • The nasal cavity is divided into two halves by the osseocartilaginous nasal septum.
    • Each half possesses a floor, roof, lateral wall, and medial (septal) wall.

    Floor of the Nasal Cavity

    • Palatine process of the maxilla,
    • Horizontal plate of the palatine bone (forming the hard palate).

    Roof of the Nasal Cavity

    • Formed by a combination of nasal cartilages, nasal, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones.

    Nasal Septum

    • Divides the nasal cavity into halves.
    • Consists of osseous and cartilaginous parts. Specifically, components include the perpendicular plate of ethmoid and vomer bones, and septal cartilage.

    Lateral Walls of Nasal Cavity

    • Characterized by three projections called nasal conchae (or turbinates).
    • Superior, middle, and inferior conchae.
    • The area below each concha is called a meatus (passageway).

    Superior, Middle, and Inferior Meatuses

    • Air passageways under each concha.

    Paranasal Sinuses

    • Four pairs of air-containing spaces around the nasal cavities: maxillary, frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid.
    • Lined by respiratory mucosa with ciliated columnar epithelium.

    Maxillary Sinus

    • First paranasal sinus to develop,
    • Growth ends with the eruption of the third molars (about 20 years old).
    • Pyramidal shape, located laterally to the nasal cavities.
    • Apex near the zygomatic bone.
    • Roof is part of the orbit's floor, containing the infraorbital canal and nerve/vessels.
    • Floor is formed by the alveolar process and part of the palatine process of the maxilla, relating to teeth's roots.
    • Anterior wall is the facial surface of the maxilla.
    • Posterior wall is the infratemporal surface, with canals for the posterior superior alveolar nerve and vessels.
    • Medial wall has the ostium (opening) into the middle nasal meatus.

    Ethmoid Sinus

    • Two paranasal sinuses within the ethmoid bone, consisting of ethmoidal air cells.
    • Located between the nasal cavities and orbits, separated by thin bony laminae.

    Sphenoid Sinus

    • Two sinuses situated within the body of the sphenoid bone.
    • Vary in size and shape due to the lateral displacement of the intervening septum.

    Frontal Sinus

    • Funnel-shaped cavities within the frontal bone.
    • Located above and behind the superciliary arches.
    • May extend into the medial part of the orbital roof.

    Functions of Paranasal Sinuses

    • Humidify and warm inspired air,
    • Regulate intranasal pressure,
    • Increase surface area for olfaction,
    • Lighten the skull,
    • Enhance resonance,
    • Absorb shock.

    Clinical Implications of Maxillary Sinus Pneumatization

    • Difficulty placing implants,
    • Bone structure changes possible causing communication with the oral cavity.
    • Sinus infection transmission, tooth damage potential.

    Measurements (Table for teeth proximity to sinus)

    • Measurement values presented in a table.

    Ethmoid Air Sinus: Summary, Sphenoid Air Sinus: Summary, and Frontal Sinus: Summary

    • Summarized data and characteristics for each sinus.

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