The front half of the middle turbinate works like an awning. It creates a sheltered spot — out of the way of fast airflow and floating particles — where the front sinuses can drain. The space underneath this awning is called the middle meatus. The front of the middle turbinate can sometimes be mistaken for a polyp during a nose exam. A decongestant spray may be needed to see it clearly.
Introduction 1
The Lab
Sinuses Side
Sinuses Front
Mid-Sagittal
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
Cool Picture