Nasion

Nasion (pronunciation: /ˈneɪʒən/) is a term used in Anatomy and Anthropometry to denote a specific landmark on the human skull.

Etymology

The term 'Nasion' is derived from the Latin word 'nasus', meaning 'nose'.

Definition

The Nasion is the midpoint of the frontonasal suture, which is the junction between the frontal and nasal bones of the skull. It is often used as a reference point in craniofacial anthropometry, which is the study of the measurements and proportions of the human skull.

Related Terms

• Frontal bone: The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets.
• Nasal bone: The bone that forms the bridge of the nose.
• Frontonasal suture: The junction between the frontal and nasal bones.
• Craniofacial Anthropometry: The study of the measurements and proportions of the human skull.

See Also

• Glabella
• Inion
• Anthropometry

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Nasion
• Wikipedia's article - Nasion

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