Anatomy test of the messages of the nasal cavity

Assess the knowledge of the anatomy of the nasal cavity. The test strictly examines the topography, nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, and their communications with other cavities.

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1. Where does the sphenoid sinus (sinus sphenoidalis) open?

Through the semilunar hiatus into the middle nasal meatus

The sphenoidal sinus opens into the sphenoethmoidal recess, which communicates with the superior nasal meatus.
Through the sphenoethmoidal recess into the superior nasal meatus

The sphenoidal sinus opens into the sphenoethmoidal recess, which communicates with the superior nasal meatus.
Into the inferior nasal meatus.

The sphenoidal sinus opens into the sphenoethmoidal recess, which communicates with the superior nasal meatus.
Into the common nasal meatus

The sphenoidal sinus opens into the sphenoethmoidal recess, which communicates with the superior nasal meatus.
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The sphenoidal sinus opens into the sphenoethmoidal recess, which communicates with the superior nasal meatus.

2. Through which structure does the maxillary sinus communicate with the middle nasal meatus?

Ethmoidal infundibulum (infundibulum ethmoidale)

The maxillary sinus opens into the middle nasal meatus through the hiatus semilunaris.
Hiatus semilunaris (semicircular hiatus)

The maxillary sinus opens into the middle nasal meatus through the hiatus semilunaris.
Sphenopalatine foramen (foramen sphenopalatinum)

The maxillary sinus opens into the middle nasal meatus through the hiatus semilunaris.
Piriform aperture (apertura piriformis)

The maxillary sinus opens into the middle nasal meatus through the hiatus semilunaris.
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The maxillary sinus opens into the middle nasal meatus through the hiatus semilunaris.

3. Which anatomical structure opens into the anterior part of the inferior nasal meatus?

Nasolacrimal duct (ductus nasolacrimalis)

The nasolacrimal duct opens into the inferior nasal meatus, draining tear fluid from the conjunctival sac.
Incisive canal (canalis incisivus)

The nasolacrimal duct opens into the inferior nasal meatus, draining tear fluid from the conjunctival sac.
Greater palatine canal (canalis palatinus major)

The nasolacrimal duct opens into the inferior nasal meatus, draining tear fluid from the conjunctival sac.
Frontal sinus aperture (apertura sinus frontalis)

The nasolacrimal duct opens into the inferior nasal meatus, draining tear fluid from the conjunctival sac.
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The nasolacrimal duct opens into the inferior nasal meatus, draining tear fluid from the conjunctival sac.

4. Where does the frontal sinus (sinus frontalis) open?

Into the superior nasal meatus.

The frontal sinus communicates with the middle nasal meatus through the ethmoidal infundibulum.
Into the inferior nasal meatus.

The frontal sinus communicates with the middle nasal meatus through the ethmoidal infundibulum.
Into the sphenoethmoidal recess.

The frontal sinus communicates with the middle nasal meatus through the ethmoidal infundibulum.
Into the middle nasal meatus.

The frontal sinus communicates with the middle nasal meatus through the ethmoidal infundibulum.
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The frontal sinus communicates with the middle nasal meatus through the ethmoidal infundibulum.

5. Through which foramen does the nasal cavity communicate with the pterygopalatine fossa?

Sphenopalatine (foramen sphenopalatinum)

The sphenopalatine foramen connects the nasal cavity with the pterygopalatine fossa, allowing vessels and nerves to pass through.
Foramen lacerum (foramen lacerum)

The sphenopalatine foramen connects the nasal cavity with the pterygopalatine fossa, allowing vessels and nerves to pass through.
Foramen spinosum (foramen spinosum)

The sphenopalatine foramen connects the nasal cavity with the pterygopalatine fossa, allowing vessels and nerves to pass through.
Greater palatine canal (canalis palatinus major)

The sphenopalatine foramen connects the nasal cavity with the pterygopalatine fossa, allowing vessels and nerves to pass through.
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The sphenopalatine foramen connects the nasal cavity with the pterygopalatine fossa, allowing vessels and nerves to pass through.

6. Through which channel does the nasal cavity communicate with the oral cavity?

Pterygoid canal (canalis pterygoideus)

The incisive canal communicates the floor of the nasal cavity with the anterior part of the palate in the oral cavity.
Incisive canal (canalis incisivus)

The incisive canal communicates the floor of the nasal cavity with the anterior part of the palate in the oral cavity.
Lesser palatine canal (canalis palatinus minor)

The incisive canal communicates the floor of the nasal cavity with the anterior part of the palate in the oral cavity.
Greater palatine canal (canalis palatinus major)

The incisive canal communicates the floor of the nasal cavity with the anterior part of the palate in the oral cavity.
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The incisive canal communicates the floor of the nasal cavity with the anterior part of the palate in the oral cavity.

7. Into which nasal meatus do the anterior ethmoidal air cells open?

Into the superior nasal meatus.

The anterior and middle ethmoidal air cells open into the middle nasal meatus.
Into the inferior nasal meatus.

The anterior and middle ethmoidal air cells open into the middle nasal meatus.
Into the middle nasal meatus.

The anterior and middle ethmoidal air cells open into the middle nasal meatus.
Into the common nasal meatus

The anterior and middle ethmoidal air cells open into the middle nasal meatus.
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The anterior and middle ethmoidal air cells open into the middle nasal meatus.

8. Where do the posterior ethmoidal air cells open?

Into the middle nasal meatus.

The posterior ethmoidal air cells open into the superior nasal meatus.
Into the inferior nasal meatus.

The posterior ethmoidal air cells open into the superior nasal meatus.
Into the sphenoid sinus

The posterior ethmoidal air cells open into the superior nasal meatus.
Into the superior nasal meatus.

The posterior ethmoidal air cells open into the superior nasal meatus.
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The posterior ethmoidal air cells open into the superior nasal meatus.

9. Through which structures does the nasal cavity communicate with the anterior cranial fossa?

Optic canal (canalis opticus)

The openings of the perforated part of the ethmoid bone communicate the nasal cavity with the anterior cranial fossa.
Foramen rotundum

The openings of the perforated part of the ethmoid bone communicate the nasal cavity with the anterior cranial fossa.
Superior orbital fissure

The openings of the perforated part of the ethmoid bone communicate the nasal cavity with the anterior cranial fossa.
Openings of the cribriform plate (lamina cribrosa)

The openings of the perforated part of the ethmoid bone communicate the nasal cavity with the anterior cranial fossa.
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The openings of the perforated part of the ethmoid bone communicate the nasal cavity with the anterior cranial fossa.

10. With which anatomical region does the nasal cavity communicate through the choanae?

Laryngopharynx (pars laryngea pharyngis)

The choanae are paired openings that connect the posterior parts of the nasal cavity with the nasal part of the pharynx (nasopharynx).
Oropharynx (pars oralis pharyngis)

The choanae are paired openings that connect the posterior parts of the nasal cavity with the nasal part of the pharynx (nasopharynx).
Nasopharynx (pars nasalis pharyngis)

The choanae are paired openings that connect the posterior parts of the nasal cavity with the nasal part of the pharynx (nasopharynx).
Tympanic cavity (cavitas tympani)

The choanae are paired openings that connect the posterior parts of the nasal cavity with the nasal part of the pharynx (nasopharynx).
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The choanae are paired openings that connect the posterior parts of the nasal cavity with the nasal part of the pharynx (nasopharynx).

11. Which anatomical structures pass through the sphenopalatine foramen into the nasal cavity?

Ophthalmic nerve and artery

Through the sphenopalatine foramen, the sphenopalatine artery and nasal branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion pass from the pterygopalatine fossa into the nasal cavity.
Anterior ethmoidal artery and nerve

Through the sphenopalatine foramen, the sphenopalatine artery and nasal branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion pass from the pterygopalatine fossa into the nasal cavity.
Palatine artery and greater palatine nerve

Through the sphenopalatine foramen, the sphenopalatine artery and nasal branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion pass from the pterygopalatine fossa into the nasal cavity.
Posterior superior nasal branches and sphenopalatine artery

Through the sphenopalatine foramen, the sphenopalatine artery and nasal branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion pass from the pterygopalatine fossa into the nasal cavity.
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Through the sphenopalatine foramen, the sphenopalatine artery and nasal branches of the pterygopalatine ganglion pass from the pterygopalatine fossa into the nasal cavity.

12. What passes through the incisive canal (canalis incisivus) from the nasal cavity to the oral cavity?

Greater palatine nerve and descending palatine artery

Through the incisive canal, the nasopalatine nerve (branch V2) and anastomosis of vessels pass.
Nasopalatine nerve (n. nasopalatinus) and sphenopalatine artery

Through the incisive canal, the nasopalatine nerve (branch V2) and anastomosis of vessels pass.
Anterior ethmoidal nerve and artery

Through the incisive canal, the nasopalatine nerve (branch V2) and anastomosis of vessels pass.
Lingual nerve and sublingual artery

Through the incisive canal, the nasopalatine nerve (branch V2) and anastomosis of vessels pass.
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Through the incisive canal, the nasopalatine nerve (branch V2) and anastomosis of vessels pass.

13. Which venous structure may communicate with the nasal cavity through the foramen caecum in children?

Cavernous sinus (sinus cavernosus)

Sometimes an emissary vein passes through the foramen caecum, connecting the veins of the nasal cavity with the superior sagittal sinus.
Transverse sinus (sinus transversus)

Sometimes an emissary vein passes through the foramen caecum, connecting the veins of the nasal cavity with the superior sagittal sinus.
Superior sagittal sinus (sinus sagittalis superior)

Sometimes an emissary vein passes through the foramen caecum, connecting the veins of the nasal cavity with the superior sagittal sinus.
Sigmoid sinus (sinus sigmoideus)

Sometimes an emissary vein passes through the foramen caecum, connecting the veins of the nasal cavity with the superior sagittal sinus.
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Sometimes an emissary vein passes through the foramen caecum, connecting the veins of the nasal cavity with the superior sagittal sinus.

14. Which structures pass through the openings of the cribriform plate (lamina cribrosa) of the ethmoid bone?

Optic nerve (n. opticus)

Through the openings of the lamina cribrosa, the olfactory filaments (I pair of cranial nerves) pass into the cranial cavity.
Branches of the ophthalmic nerve (n. ophthalmicus)

Through the openings of the lamina cribrosa, the olfactory filaments (I pair of cranial nerves) pass into the cranial cavity.
Anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries

Through the openings of the lamina cribrosa, the olfactory filaments (I pair of cranial nerves) pass into the cranial cavity.
Olfactory filaments (fila olfactoria)

Through the openings of the lamina cribrosa, the olfactory filaments (I pair of cranial nerves) pass into the cranial cavity.
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Through the openings of the lamina cribrosa, the olfactory filaments (I pair of cranial nerves) pass into the cranial cavity.

15. Where is the common nasal meatus (meatus nasi communis) located?

Between the nasal septum and the medial surfaces of the nasal conchae

The common nasal meatus is a narrow space between the nasal septum and the medial surfaces of all nasal conchae.
Between the nasal conchae and the lateral wall of the nasal cavity

The common nasal meatus is a narrow space between the nasal septum and the medial surfaces of all nasal conchae.
In the region of the vault of the nasal cavity

The common nasal meatus is a narrow space between the nasal septum and the medial surfaces of all nasal conchae.
Between the inferior nasal concha and the floor of the nasal cavity

The common nasal meatus is a narrow space between the nasal septum and the medial surfaces of all nasal conchae.
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The common nasal meatus is a narrow space between the nasal septum and the medial surfaces of all nasal conchae.

16. Which anatomical structures delimit the olfactory area (regio olfactoria) of the nasal cavity?

Superior nasal concha, upper part of the middle concha and adjacent part of the septum

The olfactory area is situated in the upper part of the nasal cavity, encompassing the superior concha and the corresponding section of the septum.
Inferior nasal concha and floor of the nasal cavity

The olfactory area is situated in the upper part of the nasal cavity, encompassing the superior concha and the corresponding section of the septum.
Middle and inferior nasal conchae

The olfactory area is situated in the upper part of the nasal cavity, encompassing the superior concha and the corresponding section of the septum.
Nasal vestibule and threshold of the nasal cavity

The olfactory area is situated in the upper part of the nasal cavity, encompassing the superior concha and the corresponding section of the septum.
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The olfactory area is situated in the upper part of the nasal cavity, encompassing the superior concha and the corresponding section of the septum.

17. Continuation of which structure is the ethmoidal infundibulum (infundibulum ethmoidale)?

Sphenoethmoidal recess (recessus sphenoethmoidalis)

The ethmoidal infundibulum is located in the anterosuperior portion of the semilunar hiatus and leads into the aperture of the frontal sinus.
Semilunar hiatus (hiatus semilunaris)

The ethmoidal infundibulum is located in the anterosuperior portion of the semilunar hiatus and leads into the aperture of the frontal sinus.
Incisive canal (canalis incisivus)

The ethmoidal infundibulum is located in the anterosuperior portion of the semilunar hiatus and leads into the aperture of the frontal sinus.
Greater palatine canal

The ethmoidal infundibulum is located in the anterosuperior portion of the semilunar hiatus and leads into the aperture of the frontal sinus.
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The ethmoidal infundibulum is located in the anterosuperior portion of the semilunar hiatus and leads into the aperture of the frontal sinus.

18. The branches of which autonomic ganglion penetrate the nasal cavity through the sphenopalatine foramen?

Ciliary ganglion (ganglion ciliare)

The posterior nasal branches originating from the pterygopalatine ganglion pass into the nasal cavity through the foramen sphenopalatinum.
Otic ganglion (ganglion oticum)

The posterior nasal branches originating from the pterygopalatine ganglion pass into the nasal cavity through the foramen sphenopalatinum.
Pterygopalatine ganglion (ganglion pterygopalatinum)

The posterior nasal branches originating from the pterygopalatine ganglion pass into the nasal cavity through the foramen sphenopalatinum.
Submandibular ganglion (ganglion submandibulare)

The posterior nasal branches originating from the pterygopalatine ganglion pass into the nasal cavity through the foramen sphenopalatinum.
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The posterior nasal branches originating from the pterygopalatine ganglion pass into the nasal cavity through the foramen sphenopalatinum.

19. Which structure connects the orbit (orbita) with the inferior nasal meatus?

Optic canal

The nasolacrimal canal begins in the lacrimal sac fossa on the medial wall of the orbit and opens into the anterior part of the inferior nasal meatus.
Inferior orbital fissure

The nasolacrimal canal begins in the lacrimal sac fossa on the medial wall of the orbit and opens into the anterior part of the inferior nasal meatus.
Nasolacrimal canal (canalis nasolacrimalis)

The nasolacrimal canal begins in the lacrimal sac fossa on the medial wall of the orbit and opens into the anterior part of the inferior nasal meatus.
Ethmoidal funnel

The nasolacrimal canal begins in the lacrimal sac fossa on the medial wall of the orbit and opens into the anterior part of the inferior nasal meatus.
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The nasolacrimal canal begins in the lacrimal sac fossa on the medial wall of the orbit and opens into the anterior part of the inferior nasal meatus.

20. Which bones partially cover the maxillary hiatus (hiatus maxillaris) in an intact skull?

By the lacrimal, ethmoid, palatine bones, and the inferior nasal concha

The wide maxillary hiatus narrows due to the adherence of processes from adjacent bones of the facial skull.
By the sphenoid, temporal, zygomatic, and frontal bones

The wide maxillary hiatus narrows due to the adherence of processes from adjacent bones of the facial skull.
By the nasal bones, vomer, and the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone

The wide maxillary hiatus narrows due to the adherence of processes from adjacent bones of the facial skull.
By the greater wing of the sphenoid bone and the orbital plate of the ethmoid bone

The wide maxillary hiatus narrows due to the adherence of processes from adjacent bones of the facial skull.
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The wide maxillary hiatus narrows due to the adherence of processes from adjacent bones of the facial skull.