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Nasal Bones
The small paired nasal bones that make up the bony nasal component along with the nasal process of the maxilla.
Nasal Sill
The small skin step separating the upper lip with the nostril.
Nasal Tip
The tip of the nose, the lower one third of the nose composed of the paired lower lateral cartilages.
Nasion
The recessed area seen on profile that is just below the eyebrows and is considered to be where the nose �starts�. Ideally it should be at the same level as the tips of the upper eyelashes. It corresponds to the nasofrontal suture line.
Nostril
The paired holes in the nose where air passes in and out when breathing.
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