Restorative Arts Nose

Restorative Arts Nose / Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science / Exam date: 1/28/2025 {EXAM WILL INCLUDE ALL OTHER FLASHCARDS}

Root

The apex (top) of the pyramidal mass of the nose, which lies directly inferior to the forehead

Concave dip inferior to the forehead

Root

Bridge

Dome over the nasal cavity

Point of greatest projection

The arched portion of the nose supported by the nasal bones

Bridge

Dorsum

The anterior protruding ridge of the nose extending from root to tip

Includes the bridge

Dorsum

Sides

Lateral walls of the nose located between the wings of the nose and bridge

They recede laterally from the dorsum

Sides

Wings

Lateral lobes of the nose

The widest part of the nose bordered by the nasal sulcus and the anterior nares

Wings

Columna nasi

The fleshy termination of the nasal septum at the base of the nose located between the nostrils

The most inferior part of the nose

Columna nasi

Anterior nares

External nostril openings

Lobe

The rounded anterior projection on the tip of the nose