Clinical anatomy of the inferior turbinate

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to examine the anatomical configuration of the inferior turbinate, so that its abnormalities can be handled accurately during sinus surgery. The inferior turbinate and meatus were studied radiologically through CT scan films in 30 normal adult individuals and anatomically in the postmortem room in 5 cadavers died from other pathology than nasal disease. The results showed variations in the attachment and shape of the skeleton and soft tissue of the turbinate and its vessels throughout its anteroposterior dimension. Variations were also found in the shape of attachment of the uncinate process to the inferior turbinate