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Anatomy: Nasal Cavities and Paranasal Sinuses Flashcards

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crista galli

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median ridge of the bone that projects from the cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone

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what forms the roof of the nasal cavities

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cribiform plate and crista galli (and anterior cranial fossa)

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what forms the lateral wall of the nasal cavities

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superior and middle conchae, ethmoidal air cells, orbital plate of ethmoid (+inferior conchae)

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what forms the septum of the nasal cavity

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perpendicular plate of ethmoid and vomer

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anterior cranial fossa

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depression in the floor of the cranial base which houses the projecting frontal lobes of the brain.

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Le Fort I, II and III

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which Le Fort fractures risk spread of infection from nasal cavity and paransal sinuses into the anterior cranial fossa

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II and III - can disrupt the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone

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which Le FOrt fractures can result in fluid in the antra (maxillary sinuses)

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I and II

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vomer

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perpendicular plate of ethmoid

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palatine bone

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medial wall of RIGHT nasal cavity (right side of the nasal septum)

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pterygoid plates of sphenoid bone

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LATERAL WALL OF RIGHT NASAL CAVITY

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regions of nasal cavity

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mucosa of nasal cavities

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  1. keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
  2. Schneiderian epithelium (respiratory)
  3. olfactory mucosa
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describe the course of CNI

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originates in the nasal cavity at the olfactory mucosa - fila olfactoria (bundles of olfactory axons)

then enters the cranial cavity through the cribriform plate (ethmoid bone - roof of nasal cavity)

then enters olfactory bulb (in olfactory groove on anterior cranial fossa)

2nd order nerves now pass posteriorly in the olfactory tract, which ends in the temporal bone

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olfactory tract

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notice V1 and V2 innervation

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describe the innervation

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V1 - anterosuperiorly via nasociliary nerve

V2 - posteroinferiorly via nasopalatine nerve

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where does the ophthalmic artery branch from

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internal carotid artery

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where do the facial and maxillary arteries branch from
external carotid artery
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which arteries branch from the internal carotid artery to supply the nose
ophthalmic artery - anterior and posterior ethmoidal artery ## Footnote *descend into nasal cavity through cribriform plate*
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which arteries branch from maxillary artery to supply the nasal cavity
(external carotid artery) sphenopalatine and greater palatine arteries
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which arteries branch from the facial artery to supply the nasal cavity
lateral nasal branch of facial or septal branch of superior labial artery
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superior labial artery
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which area in the nose is a common site for epistaxis
there is a greater concentration of anastomosing arteries in the anterior third of the nose, in particular, on the **nasal septum - Kiesselbach's (Little's) area** cause can be local or systemic
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describe the nasal conchae
**conchae** are curved shelves of bone, they project into the nasal cavity creating 4 pathways for air to flow - **meatuses**
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what is the function of nasal conchae
increase the surface area of the nasal cavity - increase the amount of inspired air make flow of air slow and turbulent so that it can be humidified
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where does the spheno-ethmoidal recess lie
superiorly and posteriorly to the superior concha
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what is the inferior nasal concha supplied by
CNV2
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inserting a nasogastric tube
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where does the eustachian (auditory/pharyngotympanic) tube open into
lateral wall of nasopharynx
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how can correct placement of a nasogastic tube be confirmed
X ray - NG tube must remain in midline - tip must be visible below diaphragm - 10cm beyond GOJ (to ensure that it is in the stomach)
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what is the function of the nasal cavities
patent conduit for air to be transported to the nasopharynx filters air of particulate material - vibrissae humidifies air - via glands warms inspired air in the nasal passage - via blood sense of smell as air passes over the olfactory epithelium
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vibrissae
hairs inside nostrils to stop large particles from entering the nasal passages
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paranasal sinuses
maxillary sinuses = antra
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what is the inner surface of the paranasal sinuses lined by
respiratory mucous secreting mucosa
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where do the paranasal sinuses drain to
Sinuses are formed by the nasal cavity eroding into surrounding bone – as sinuses are all outgrowths of nasal cavity they all drain back into it Ostia found on roof and lateral walls of nasal cavity
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describe the drainage of the paranasal sinuses
frontal, maxillary and anterior ethmoidal open out onto middle meatus the sphenoid sinus opens into the posterior roof (sphenoethmoidal recess) ethmoidal cells drain into superior and middle meatuses
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drainage of nasolacrimal gland
lacrimal gland produces tears which empty into the nasolacrimal duct, drains into the inferior meatus of nasal cavity
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sinusitis
As paranasal sinuses are continuous with the nasal cavity, URT can spread to sinuses Results in pain and swelling of the mucosa Sinuses can become filled with infected mucous
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pansinusitis
\>1 sinus inflamed
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where can pain from sinusitis be referred to
the maxillary nerve supplies the nasal cavity (maxillary sinus) and maxillary teeth - therefore, inflammation can present with **toothache**
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why is the maxillary sinus predisposed to inflammation
because the maxillary sinus ostia is located superiorly in the medial wall of the sinus rather than the floor, so the **maxillary sinus mucous has to drain against gravity**
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oroantral fistula
Oro-antral fistula is an abnormal communication between the maxillary sinus and oral cavity
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how is a persistent oro-antral fistula managed
surgically closed
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what is the clinical significance of an oroantral fistula
a dental abscess can spread via the roots of the upper teeth into the antrum and cause a sinus infection
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what duct may be injured in a Le Fort I fracture
nasolacrimal duct
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which structures pass through the jugular foramen
IJV, IX, X, XI
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what is this bone - describe its defining features
atlas (C1) - no vertebral body or spinous process
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what is this bone
axis (C2) - odontoid process (dens)
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inferior concha
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sphenoethmoidal recess
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what drains here
inferior meatus - nasolacrimal duct drains here
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