Internasal Suture (Noun)
Meaning
The suture between the two nasal bones.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The internasal suture is a fibrous joint that connects the two nasal bones on the midline of the nasal dorsum.
- On either side of the internasal suture, there are nasal facial sutures that separate the nasal and facial bones.
- The internasal suture is a clinically significant landmark for surgeons performing rhinoplasty procedures.
- Radiographic examination of the internasal suture can help identify nasal fractures or other abnormalities.
- Palpation of the internasal suture is an essential step in assessing nasal bone alignment and symmetry.