The maxillary sinus, also known as the antrum of Highmore, is a key structure in the paranasal air sinuses. Described first in 1651, it plays a vital role in skull lightening, voice resonance, and air filtration. This pyramidal-shaped sinus is lined with Schneiderian membrane and has complex vascula

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Permanent maxillary molars are essential for grinding food, with three roots and specific identifying features like the cusp of Carabelli. The buccal, mesial, distal, and lingual aspects hold unique characteristics crucial for proper dental identification and treatment.

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Explore the intricate orofacial structures, including dental arches, naso-maxillary complex, mandible, and muscles of expression, mastication, and deglutition. Learn about the various functions performed by the orofacial complex, such as mastication, deglutition, respiration, and speech. Dive into t

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The Lagrange Remote-Sensing Instrument Package comprises four instruments for monitoring solar activity, including the Photospheric Magnetic Field Imager (PMI) and Extreme-UltraViolet Imager (EUVI). Consortium members from six nations are involved in this initiative, aimed at enhancing space weather

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The maxillary central incisor is a prominent tooth in the upper front jaw, vital for cutting and shearing food. Differences between deciduous and permanent teeth, eruption timeline, and variations in shape and size are highlighted. Gender and age-related variances in appearance are discussed, along

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Mandibular incisors in the permanent dentition are unique with 2 centrals and 2 laterals, featuring smaller dimensions and specific anatomical characteristics such as incisal ridge inclinations, lingual surface smoothness, root grooves, and distinct crown outlines. The morphology of these teeth diff

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Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries, are localized damages to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over bony prominences. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel changed the terminology in 2016 to classify all stages as injuries, not just ulcers. Stages range from non-blanchab

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New outgrowths from the medial edges of the maxillary prominences form the shelves of the secondary palate. Fusion of these palatal shelves involves complex cellular changes, such as elevation after the withdrawal of the tongue and alterations in epithelium leading to adhesion and fusion. The fate o

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