0005280 Depressed nasal bridge

synonym Depressed nasal bridge Depressed nasal root Flat nasal bridge Flat nasal root Flat, nasal bridge Flattened nasal bridge Low nasal bridge Low nasal root Depressed bridge of nose Retruded bridge of nose Retruded nasal bridge Flat bridge of nose

comment The adjective "depressed" here does not indicate an active process but a status. A depressed nasal bridge can occur irrespective of the width of the nasal bridge, and the width should be assessed independently. In infancy, the nasal bridge is relatively more posterior than in the older person. The term depressed nasal bridge should only be used when the bridge is more posterior than is typical for age and ethnic background.