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Opening of the nasolacrimal duct is in

A
Inferior meatus
B
Superior meatus
C
Middle meatus
D
Sphenoethmoidal recess
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Inferior meatus Openings in the lateral wall of nasal cavity *Inferior meatus : Nasolacrimal duct*Middle meatus : Anterior ethmoidal sinus*Frontal sinus*Maxillary sinus*Superior meatus : Posterior ethmoidal sinuses*Sphenoethmoidal recess : Sphenoid sinus*Note: that the nasolacrimal duct opens into the inferior meatus but if its blocked and a DCR (Dacryocystorhinostomy) operation is performed the new opening is in the middle meatus*

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