Ethmoid Collection

Skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci. Historical artwork and notes on the anatomy of the human skull and teeth, by the Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Egyptian skulls
Egypt. Skulls. Initial Late Period. One of them is dated after 664 BC. 26th dynasty or Saite Period (672-525 BC). From cemetery near Tura. The other has uncertain date and unknown origin

Healthy brain and eyes, CT scan
Healthy brain and eyes. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a human head. The axial (horizontal) scan has revealed the head and brain in cross section at eye-level

Interior of a human skull, top view
Human skull. Top view of the interior of a sectioned human skull. The front of the skull is at top. At the centre of the base of the skull is the foramen magnum

Nasal cavity and sinuses, artwork
Nasal cavity and sinuses. Computer artwork of a coronal section through the face at the nose to show the nasal cavity and sinuses

Skull bones, artwork
Skull bones. Computer artwork showing the major bones of the human skull. These are: frontal (purple, upper left), parietal (green/beige, upper right), occipital (blue, lower right), temporal (pink)

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Exploring the intricacies of skull anatomy, let's delve into the ethmoid bone - a key player in our facial structure as depicted in Leonardo da Vinci's renowned sketches. This thin bone, located between the eyes and forming part of the orbital walls, houses the olfactory bulbs and supports the nasal cavity and sinuses, as seen in Egyptian skulls and artistic renderings. A healthy brain and eyes function harmoniously within this protective casing, while advanced technology like CT scans reveal the ethmoid's complex interior in top view. Appreciating its role in our sense of smell and facial structure, we marvel at the ethmoid bone's intricate design, as illustrated in various works of art showcasing the nasal cavity and sinuses.