Pediatrics Rehabilitation Exam 2 Practice

Which facial feature is described as a flattened nasal bridge in Down Syndrome?

Prominent nasal bridge Narrow nasal openings Flattened nasal bridge Small nose tip

Correct Answer:

Flattened nasal bridge

Explanation:

Down syndrome often involves midface hypoplasia, which gives the nasal bridge a flattened appearance. This flattened nasal bridge is a classic facial descriptor for the condition and helps distinguish it from others. Other options don’t fit the typical presentation: a prominent nasal bridge is the opposite of what’s usually seen, describing heightened prominence rather than flattening; narrow nasal openings are not the standard way this feature is described; and a small nose tip isn’t the characteristic feature tied to Down syndrome’s midfacial structure.

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