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The lip is commonly referred to as the "labium" in anatomical terms. Its primary function is to protect the oral cavity, assist in the manipulation and intake of food, and aid in the production of speech. The lips also play a crucial role in sensory perception and contribute to facial expressions. Additionally, they help maintain moisture within the mouth.
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What is the thing that hangs from the inner top lip?
The structure that hangs from the inner top lip is called the labial frenulum. It is a small fold of tissue that connects the inside of the lip to the gums. This tissue helps anchor the lip and plays a role in oral function, including speech and eating.
What is a hoop through your lip called?
It's called a lip piercing
What is it called when your lip is pierced between the corner of your lip and the middle of the lower lip?
Foolishness.
Lip to lip kisses?
Its called as a smooch where two people involved are in lip-locked state.
What is the bit above your lip called?
The bit above your lip is called the philtrum. It is the vertical groove that runs from the nose to the upper lip.
Why is there an indentation above a person's upper lip and what is it called?
It is called a cuticle not the finger kind though. It is there to the lip from overlapping together and merging with the bottom lip.
What is the function of the levator labii superioris?
Elevate the upper lip
Can you have a ear ring in your lip?
Yes it's called a lip ring.
What does a surfer call the lip of breaking wave called?
A hook. The lip.
When you pretend to sing a song is it called lip singing or lip sinking?
It's actually lip syncing, from synchronization.
What is the medical term meaning area between the nose and the upper lip?
The groove between the nose and the upper lip is called the philtrum.
What is the lip of fibrocartilage called that strengthens the acetabulum of the coxal bone?
fibrocartlige lip
