Question 356 · LDEK · Other

Indicate true statement regarding the development of the maxillary sinus:

  1. A. the maxillary sinus reaches its final volume at birth.
  2. B. development of the maxillary sinus begins around the 10th week of foetal life.
  3. C. ossification of the medial wall of the sinus occurs first among all walls.
  4. D. the maxillary sinus is absent in newborns.
  5. E. after birth, the maxillary sinus volume does not increase.
Hint

The maxillary sinus is the earliest paranasal sinus to appear during fetal development.

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