Nasoseptal 1 – Anatomy

Clinically Relevant Facial Fracture Reporting Nasoseptal 1 – Anatomy

Summary

  • The nasoseptal subunit is the most commonly fractured mid-face subunit
  • The frontonasal, frontomaxillary, and nasomaxillary sutures are normal lucencies that should not be misattributed to non displaced fractures
  • The frontal processes of the maxilla and anterior nasal spine help support the more extensive cartilaginous structure of the nose

Question 1

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