Septum of frontal sinuses

Septum sinuum frontalium

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The bony septum of frontal sinuses separate the right and left frontal sinuses from each other. It often leans to one side or the other, and hance, the paired sinuses are always asymmetrical in size.

References

  • Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 33: Nose, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 565-567.

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