title: Nasal Anatomy and Function.
abstract: The nose is a complex structure important in facial aesthetics and in respiratory physiology. Nasal defects can pose a challenge to reconstructive surgeons who must re-create nasal symmetry while maintaining nasal function. A basic understanding of the underlying nasal anatomy is thus necessary for successful nasal reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine Ringgold Standard Institution, Saint Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: Ruchin G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D055171:Nasal Cartilages / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000502:physiology*; D012119:Respiration; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology