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Nasal Anatomy: Soft Cartilaginous Portion vs. Hard Bony Bridge

Soft Part (Rhinion)

Composed of cartilage and skin; contains nostrils. Cartilage gives shape and flexibility. Thin skin with blood vessels (pink color) and sebaceous glands (oil).

Hard Part (Nasal Bone)

Located at the bridge; made of bone. Protects brain from injury. Houses the septum (cartilage dividing nostrils).

Functional Significance

The combination provides strength and flexibility: soft part enables breathing, smell, sneezing; hard part protects the brain.

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