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Septum of internal nose

Septum nasi interni · Přepážka dutiny nosní

Skeleton

Looks like

The midline wall inside the nose, bone at the back and cartilage at the front, covered with lining on both sides.

What it does

Divides the nose into two passages and supports the tip of the nose.

Keeping it well

Most people have a slightly bent septum without problems. Frequent nosebleeds usually start from vessels at its front.

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