Anatom3DDorsum of nose
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Joints & cartilage
Looks like
The ridge of the nose, running from the root between the eyes down to the tip; bone above, cartilage below.
What it does
Gives the nose its profile and supports the roof of the nasal passages.
Keeping it well
A common site of fracture. A crooked nose after a blow, or a swelling of the septum, should be checked within days.