Ethmonasal

/ˌɛθmoʊˈneɪzəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the ethmoid bone and the nasal bones, which form the bridge and structure of the nose.

Etymology

From ethmo- (ethmoid) + nasal (Latin nasus, nose). Anatomical adjective combining structures that work together to form the nasal skeleton.

Kelly Says

The ethmonasal region includes the delicate bridge of your nose—this is why a broken nose can affect not just your appearance but also your breathing, since these bones are intimately connected to your nasal passages.

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