See Also: cartilago alaris major(medicine)
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crus laterale cartilaginis alaris majoris(medicine)
crus mediale cartilaginis alaris majoris(medicine)
cartilago(medicine)
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cartilago costalis(medicine)

cartilago alaris major (medicine)


cartilago alaris major -->
greater alar cartilage


One of a pair of cartilages that form the tip of the nose. It consists of a medial crus that extends into the nasal septum with its fellow of the opposite side, and a lateral crus that forms the anterior part of the wing of the nose.

Synonym: cartilago alaris major.