Pneumatic bones

• Pneumatic bones are those bones which contain an air filled cavity within them
• In humans, they are seen in relation to the the nasal cavity – they enclose the paranasal sinuses
• Pneumatic bones are – maxilla, frontal bone, sphenoid and ethmoid

Reference:
Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses by Dr. Ashalatha, p45
Anatomy Simplified for Nursing & Paramedical Students By Annamma Paul, p1