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