in the everted alae of its upper border and in the groove on its anterior margin.

Clinical significance

The nasal septum is the wall between the left and right sides of the nose. It is firm but bendable, and it is covered by skin that has a rich supply of blood vessels. Ideally, the nasal septum lies exactly in the center so that the left and right sides of the nose are of equal size. In about 80% of the population, this nasal septum is a little off-center but not noticeable. However, if this off-centering is more pronounced,

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