Elements of Morphology Standard Terminology for the Nose

Elements of Morphology Standard Terminology for the Nose and Philtrum

Cleft ala nasi (=notched ala nasi)

Ala nasi: a) normal, b) mildly thickened, c) more expressed thickening, d) marked thickening

Underdeveloped ala nasi

Broad/wide columella

High insertion of columella

Low hanging columella

Low insertion of columella

Short columella

Anteverted nares (=upturned nasal tip)

Enlarged/broad nares

Narrow/thin/slit-like nares

Classification of nostril shape

Single naris

Supernumerary nares (right: duplicated nose)

Narrow nasal base

Wide nasal base

Depressed nasal bridge

Narrow/thin nasal bridge

Prominent/high nasal bridge

Wide/broad nasal bridge (≠telecanthus/hypertelorism)

Absent nasal cartilage

Cocave nasal ridge

Convex nasal profile

Depressed nasal ridge

Narrow nasal ridge

Wide nasal ridge

Bifid nasal tip

Broad nasal tip

Depressed nasal tip

Deviated nasal tip

Narrow nasal tip

Overhanging nasal tip

Absent nose

Bifid nose

Bulbous nose

Long nose (=increased nasal height)

Narrow nose

Prominent nose

Short nose

Fullness of paranasal tissue

Proboscis

Malaligned philtral ridges

Broad/wide philtrum

Deep philtrum

Long philtrum

Midline raphe of philtrum

Midline sinus of philtrum

Narrow philtrum

Short philtrum

Smooth philtrum

Classification for degree of smoothness in Caucasians and American Africans

Tented philtrum