The anterior half of the middle turbinate acts like an awning. It provides a location free from rapid airflow and airborne particles for the anterior sinuses to open into. The space under the middle turbinate is called the middle meatus. The front of the middle turbinate can be mistaken for a polyp on nasal exam. It may be necessary to apply a topical decongestant to visualize the middle turbinate.
Introduction 1
The Lab
Sinuses Side
Sinuses Front
Mid-Saggital
Septum
Deviated Septum
Deviated Septum
Inferior Turbinate
Inferior Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Concha Bullosa
Middle Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Airflow
Airflow
Frontal
Frontal
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Drainage
Sphenoid
Sphenoid
Maxillary
Maxillary
Maxillary
Mucous Flow
Ostio-Meatal
Ostio-Meatal
Polyps
Polyps
Windows
Windows
Endoscopic
Endoscopic
Turbinate Reduction
Turbinate Reduction
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