nasolacrimal canal

Anatomy Monday: Nasolacrimal Canal

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The nasolacrimal duct is most commonly seen on occlusal radiographs specifically the anterior maxillary occlusal radiograph and standard maxillary occlusal radiograph.  It presents as an ovoid radiolucent area with a thin radiopaque border at the lateral edge of the nasal cavity in the region of the molars. If you have […]

Anatomy on Radiographs: Occlusal Radiographs

This entry was posted in Radiographic Interpretation and tagged anatomy anterior nasal spine border of the maxillary sinus genial tubercles intraoral radiographs maxillary sinuses nasal septum nasolacrimal canal soft tissue of the nose superior foramina of the nasopalatine canal zygomatic process of the maxilla on by

This is the last post I have planned for anatomy and it will be on occlusal radiographs. Mandible Short and sweet here with only one anatomical landmark readily visible. The genial tubercles (yellow arrow) appear as a small radiopaque mass(es) extending off the lingual aspect of the mandible. Maxilla The nasal […]