Anatom3DLeft major alar cartilage
Cartilago alaris major sinistra · Levá velká chrupavka nosního křídla
Joints & cartilage
Looks like
A thin curved cartilage shaped like a bent C, one on each side, forming the tip of the nose and the rim of the nostril.
What it does
Gives the nasal tip its shape and holds the nostril open.
Keeping it well
Its shape decides tip form, so it is the main target of cosmetic tip surgery. Weak or pinched cartilages can block breathing.