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The nasal bone is a small bone located in the upper part of your nose that forms the bridge. It's important because it provides structural support to your nose and helps protect the nasal passages underneath.

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The nasal bones are two small oblong bones, varying in size and form in different individuals; they are placed side by side at the middle and upper part of the face and by their junction, form the bridge of the upper one third of the nose.

Each has two surfaces and four borders.

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