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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month New Research Information Request Form Donate Now En Español Just for Kids Seniors Contact Us Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		Sinusitis: What Are Sinuses? The sinuses are located in the front of the face in the forehead (frontal sinuses), between the eyes (ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses) and in the cheekbones (maxillary sinuses). The sinus anatomy is illustrated below. (See the Glossary for definition of terms.) Limited sinus CT scan Excellent images of the sinuses can be obtained on a limited sinus CT scan, which is an x-ray of the sinuses cut through the face as shown above. Compare the sinus CT scan shown below to the picture shown above. <back>
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