Maxillary Sinus
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Maxillary Sinus Definition
A pyramidal-shaped, thin-walled, air-filled cavity located in the maxilla. It is lined by mucus membrane and periosteum (mucoperiosteum) which contains cilia. It is adjacent to the nasal cavity and communicates with the middle meatus of the nose. It is the largest paranasal sinus and is composed of three recesses: alveolar, zygomatic, and infraorbital.
Maxillary Sinus Synonyms
Maxillary Sinus, Antrum Highmori, Antrum of Highmore, Antrum of Highmori, Antrum, Maxillary, Apertura Sinus Maxillaris, MAXILLARY SINUS, Sinus, Maxillary
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