maxillary ostium
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Maxillary hiatus — Medial wall of left orbit. Left maxilla. Nasal surface … Wikipedia
Ostium — (plural ostia) may refer to: Anatomy Ostium of Fallopian tube Ostium primum or foramen ovale (ostium secundum) of the developing heart Ostium maxillare of the maxillary sinus Ostium of female lepidoptera genitalia This disambiguation page lists… … Wikipedia
Sinus ostium — A sinus ostium (plural: sinus ostia) is the opening that connects a sinus to the nasal cavity itself. It is a tight area that tends to have a higher percentage of cilia than the surrounding mucosa. If the sinus ostium is blocked this will cause… … Wikipedia
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery — (FESS) is a surgical modality for some diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses. It is a relatively recent surgical procedure that uses the help of nasal endoscopes (which make use of Hopkins rod lens telescopes): these are endoscopes which… … Wikipedia
hiatus maxillaris — [TA] maxillary hiatus a small round or oval opening connecting the maxillary sinus and the middle nasal meatus; it is often indented so that the opening appears tubular. Called also maxillary ostium and maxillary sinus ostium … Medical dictionary
Nasopharynx — Front of nasal part of pharynx, as seen with the laryngoscope. Latin … Wikipedia
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human cardiovascular system — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ system that conveys blood through vessels to and from all parts of the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. It is a closed tubular system in which the… … Universalium
Human pharynx — pharynx Head and neck. Pharynx … Wikipedia
