ethmoid
Skull's sieve bone
The ethmoid bone is a small, spongy bone at the base of the skull between the eye sockets.
It forms part of the nasal cavity and contains air cells that connect to the sinuses.
In anatomy, ethmoid appears as an adjective describing structures related to this bone: ethmoid sinuses, ethmoid air cells.
The bone's porous, sieve-like structure is distinctive.
Pierced with holes
- olfactoryOf the sense detecting odors
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- foraminaPlural anatomical passages
- labyrinthIntricate passage network
Mesh filtering utensil
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- porousAllowing passage of fluids
- fenestratedHaving openings or holes
- honeycombWax matrix of hexagons
reticulated · mesh · cribriform · labyrinthine · cellular · compartmentalized
Sense of scent detection
- smellOlfactory perception
- anosmiaTotal olfactory loss
- chemosensoryPertaining to chemical detection
- scentAirborne odor detected
Inflamed nasal cavities
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- drainageLiquid removal system
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
ossification
Conversion to bone tissue
maxilla · vomer · lacrimal · palatine · articulation · trabecular · cortical
cribriform
Pierced with holes
- olfactoryOf the sense detecting odors
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- foraminaPlural anatomical passages
sieve
Mesh filtering utensil
- perforatedHaving holes throughout
- porousAllowing passage of fluids
- fenestratedHaving openings or holes
honeycomb · reticulated · mesh · cribriform · labyrinthine · cellular · compartmentalized
olfaction
Sense of scent detection
- smellOlfactory perception
- anosmiaTotal olfactory loss
- chemosensoryPertaining to chemical detection
sinusitis
Inflamed nasal cavities