rhinion

English

Etymology

From German Rhinion.

Noun

rhinion

1. (anatomy) The lower end of the suture between the nasal bones.
   • 2009, Fred J. Stucker, Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery‎^[1]:

     Since the skin is thinner at the rhinion, a slight protrusion of the underlying bony cartilaginous framework should be maintained at the rhinion in order to create a straight external dorsal profile.