AnatomyDeck

Bone

Nasal bone

Bridge of the nose

Head & neckSkeletal system

High-yield

Most commonly fractured facial bone; forms the bridge of the nose.

Overview

A small paired bone forming the bony bridge of the nose; the most commonly fractured facial bone.

Reference facts

  • Bone type

    Flat (small)

  • Key landmarks

    Nasal bridge surface; Groove for the external nasal nerve

  • Articulations

    Frontal; Ethmoid; Maxilla; Opposite nasal bone

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