Right Lateral Nasal Cartilage (Cartilago nasi lateralis dexter)
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Anatomy
The right lateral nasal cartilage is a triangular plate supporting the middle vault of the nose on the right side, maintaining patency of the internal nasal valve alongside the nasal septum.
Clinical notes
Narrowing of the angle between the lateral cartilage and the septum (<10–15 degrees) causes severe symptomatic nasal airflow limitation.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Lateral Nasal Cartilage?
The right lateral nasal cartilage is a triangular plate supporting the middle vault of the nose on the right side, maintaining patency of the internal nasal valve alongside the nasal septum.
Why is the Right Lateral Nasal Cartilage clinically important?
Narrowing of the angle between the lateral cartilage and the septum (<10–15 degrees) causes severe symptomatic nasal airflow limitation.
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