The Outside of the Nose

The Outside of the Nose

The outside of the nose is divided into thirds. The upper third is a hard bony roof, formed by the nasal and cheek bones. The middle third is softer and made of cartilage.

This cartilage is stiff down the middle of the bridge (the top of the nasal septum) and softer at the sides (the upper lateral cartilages).

The lower third, or nasal tip, is made up of the right and left lower cartilages. These are thin and wing shaped arching over the nostrils.

1. Nasal Bones

2. Upper Lateral Cartilage

3. Lower Lateral (tip) Cartilage

4. Nasal Septum inside the nose