Nasal bone
The nasal bones are two small oblong bones, varying in size and form in different individuals; they are placed side by side at the middle and upper part of the face and by their junction, form the bridge of the upper one third of the nose.
| Nasal bone | |
|---|---|
Nasal bone visible at center, in dark green. | |
Cartilages of the nose. Side view. (Nasal bone visible at upper left.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | os nasale |
| MeSH | D009295 |
| TA98 | A02.1.10.001 |
| TA2 | 748 |
| FMA | 52745 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
Each has two surfaces and four borders.
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