The Nose

Structure of the Nose

Nasal Septum-Divides nose to right and left sides.
Anterior Chamber- Contains quadrilateral hyaline cartilage.
Posterior Chamber-Contains bony attachments to the vomer and the ethmoid bone.

Nasal Turbinate- Bony projections that increase surface area in the internal nose and prevent dehydration.

Supreme Turbinate
Superior Turbinate
Middle Turbinate
Inferior Turbinate

Paranasal Sinuses

Frontal Sinus-Located behind the eyebrows and can be singular or divided.
Ethmoid Sinus-Located on the bridge of the nose on either side.
Sphenoid Sinus-Behind the nose center of the skull.
Maxillary Sinus-Below the eye and on the side of the nasal cavity.

Epistaxis

Loss of blood from the nose due to trauma, infection, allergy, malignant growths, or bleeding disorder. Also known as a nosebleed.

Submucosal Resection/Septoplasty

The surgical repair of the nasal septum to treat a deviated septum.

Turbinectomy

Surgical removal of partial or entire nasal turbinate caused by nasal turbinate hypertrophy.

Polypectomy

Surgical removal of non-cancerous growth inside the nose caused by allergic rhinitis.

Choanal Atresia Repair

Surgical repair of a congenital condition where the opening of the back of the nose is blocked by tissue or bone.

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

A diagnostic procedure used to treat sinus conditions.

Caldwell-Luc

A radical antrostomy used when intranasal antrostomy doesn't provide enough exposure. Procedure used to evacuate sinus contents and establish drainage through the nose.

Resource list

Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC

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