Nasal Septum - Composition

Composition

The fleshy external end of the nasal septum is sometimes also called columella.

The nasal septum is composed of five structures:

  • perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
  • vomer bone
  • cartilage of the septum
  • crest of the maxillary bone
  • crest of the palatine bone

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