What
is the Nasal Septum?
The nasal septum divides the right and left side of the
nasal cavity. Normally, the nasal septum lies in the center
of the nose and rests on the maxillary crest (bony part
of the floor of the nose). The septum is made up of cartilage
in the front and bone in the back.
The diagram shows the cartilage and bony parts of the
septum.
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