Nasal bridge

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The nasal bridge is the upper, bony part of the nose, which overlies the nasal bones.

Low-rooted nasal bridges are closely associated with epicanthic folds. A lower nasal bridge is more likely to cause an epicanthic fold, and vice versa.^[1]

A lower or higher than average nasal bridge can be a sign of various genetic disorders, such as fetal alcohol syndrome. A flat nasal bridge can be a sign of Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Fragile X syndrome, 48,XXXY variant Klinefelter syndrome,^[2] or Bartarlla-Scott syndrome.

An appearance of a widened nasal bridge can be seen with dystopia canthorum, which is a lateral displacement of the inner canthi of the eyes.^[3] Dystopia canthorum is associated with Waardenburg syndrome.^[4]

• Aquiline nose – Human nose with a prominent bridge
• Bridge piercing – Facial piercing through the skin on the nasal bridge

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