Which bones form the bridge of the nose?

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Which bones form the bridge of the nose?

The nasal bones form the bridge of the nose. These two small, rectangular bones sit side by side at the upper part of the face and shape the external bony dorsum of the nose. They connect with the frontal bone at the nasal root and with the maxilla on either side, meeting in the midline to create the nasal bridge. The other bones have different roles: lacrimal bones contribute to the medial wall of the orbit and tear ducts; the vomer forms part of the nasal septum; and the palatine bones form the posterior part of the hard palate and floor of the nasal cavity.

The nasal bones form the bridge of the nose. These two small, rectangular bones sit side by side at the upper part of the face and shape the external bony dorsum of the nose. They connect with the frontal bone at the nasal root and with the maxilla on either side, meeting in the midline to create the nasal bridge. The other bones have different roles: lacrimal bones contribute to the medial wall of the orbit and tear ducts; the vomer forms part of the nasal septum; and the palatine bones form the posterior part of the hard palate and floor of the nasal cavity.

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