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Cartilage Splitting (Intra-Cartilaginous) Incision
A type of endonasal rhinoplasty maneuver in which the excess cephalic cartilage is removed while the rest of the cartilage remains intact.
Cartilaginous Pyramid
The cartilage which sits on top of the bony pyramid.
Cartilaginous Pyramid
The cartilage which sits on top of the septum and is joined by the upper lateral cartilages.
Caudal Extension Graft
A cartilaginous graft used to extend the septum and place the tip in a more favorable position.
Caudal Septum
The front of the septum which is cartilaginous in nature.
Closed Rhinoplasty (Endonasal Rhinoplasty)
A type of rhinoplasty performed without an incision on the columella.
Collumellar Strut
A cartilage graft which is placed between the medial crus to provide tip support.
Columella
The column at the base of the nose of soft tissue which separates the nostrils.
Columellar Labial Angle
Curved junction of the columella with the lip.
Columellar Lobular Angle
The angle formed by the junction of the infra-tip lobule with the columella.
Columellar Show
The amount of columella seen on lateral and frontal view.
Crooked Nose
Deviation of the external portion of the nose which can be a result of bony or cartilaginous deformity.
Crus
Generic reference to the lower lateral cartilage; it can refer to the medial, lateral or intermediate portion of the cartilage.
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