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Nasal Bone

os nasale

The paired nasal bones are small, rectangular bones forming the bridge of the nose, articulating with each other in the midline and with the frontal, maxillary, and ethmoid bones.

Region: Head & Skull
Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

Nasal bone fractures are the most common facial bone fracture. Diagnosis is clinical — deviation, epistaxis, periorbital bruising. CT required before surgical reduction. Closed reduction within 7 to 10 days gives best results; delayed fractures require formal rhinoplasty.

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