👉 Orthotropism, also known as a straight nose, is a characteristic of the human body that occurs when the facial bones are aligned in such a way that their tips are at an angle (a "thorp") rather than perpendicular to each other. This position is often found in people with a genetic predisposition for orthotropism or due to birth defects. The term "orthotropism" refers to the fact that the facial bones have been aligned in this way, which can
