Sinus ostium

Sinus ostium

A sinus ostium (plural: sinus ostia) is the opening that connects a sinus to the nasal cavity itself. It is a tight area that tends to have a higher percentage of cilia than the surrounding mucosa.

If the sinus ostium is blocked this will cause an accumulation of fluid in the sinus.



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