Function
This is the bone that primarily decides the shape of the nose of an individual.
Disease/ Injury/ Fracture
Blow to the face can cause fracture to the nasal bone. An injury to the skull, due to blow on nose, warrants immediate attention. Injury to nose can lead to permanent deformity of nasal bridge.
Interesting Fact(s)
The bone is flexible in young children and hardens with age. It is the most commonly fractured bone of the face as it takes or absorbs most of the blows to the face.
