nasal bone

nasal bones

One of 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 form, by their junction, 'the bridge' of the nose[WP]. Paired dermal bones, likened to a bone tube, positioned lateral to the supraethmoid. Nasal bones are transversed by the anterior most part of the supraorbital canals and bear one neuromast foramen in zebrafish[ZFA].

Type Bone
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure intramembranous bone
Latin Name nasal bones
FMA ID 52745

Sub-structures

left nasal bone Bone right nasal bone Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nasal bone?
One of 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 form, by their junction, 'the bridge' of the nose[WP]. Paired dermal bones, likened to a bone tube, positioned lateral to the supraethmoid. Nas
What body system is the nasal bone part of?
The nasal bone is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the nasal bone?
The Latin name for the nasal bone is nasal bones.

Related Structures

afferent filamental artery AFA afferent lamellar arteriole afferent lamellar arterioles air capillary of parabronchus air capillary air sac psotcranial air sac airway submucosal gland respiratory tract submucosal gland ala of nose ala nasi alary cartilage alinasal cartilage anterior maxillary process

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