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Your philtrum is the groove above your top lip and between your nostrils; the narrow channel running vertically from the base of the nose to the edge of the center of the upper lip. No other primate has anything like it. No other primate mouth has evolved everted lips, with a dip in the center of the top one, creating what was once known romantically as the "cupids bow" shape.
The name derives from the Greek philtron, a potion used to excite love or passion. How the word transferred to an anatomical structure is not clear, but Gray's Anatomy refers to "the philtrum of the lip", suggesting at least the possibility of philtra elsewhere.
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What causes the flattening of the philtrum?
The flattening of the philtrum can be caused by genetics, developmental disorders, or conditions like fetal alcohol syndrome. The philtrum is formed during fetal development and its shape can be influenced by a variety of factors.
What do you call the indentation above the upper lip and below your nose?
The indentation above the upper lip and below the nose is called the Philtrum.
What is the name of the pressure point under the nose?
The pressure point under the nose is called the philtrum. It is located between the nose and upper lip.
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 dip between your nose and mouth called?
The area between the nose and the upper lip is called the philtrum.
What is the scientific name for cupids bow?
The scientific name for Cupid's bow is "philtrum".
What is it called between your top lip and your nostril?
It is called the philtrum, and sometimes referred to as the infranasal depression.
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.
Is there a home remedy for the philtrum?
The philtrum is a normal part of the body and doesn't require a remedy.
What is the fold above your lip called?
Often called god's thumbprint, that 'thing' is called the philtrum. Don't ask me why though!
What is philtrum in tagalog?
Piltrum - still piltrum with tagalog spelling. This is what you call "hiram na salita" because philtrum doesn't have a tagalog equivalent.
What causes the flattening of the philtrum?
The flattening of the philtrum can be caused by genetics, developmental disorders, or conditions like fetal alcohol syndrome. The philtrum is formed during fetal development and its shape can be influenced by a variety of factors.
What is the word for the two lines that connect your top lip to the bottom of your nose?
The area is called the philcrum. The pit in the middle of the philtrum is called the sulcus. The two ridges (lines as you say) are called the philtral rdiges. The philtrum joins the nose at the area called the columella. The philtrum joins the lip at the place called the tubercle.
What do you call the indentation above the upper lip and below your nose?
The indentation above the upper lip and below the nose is called the Philtrum.
What is the dip in the upper lip?
It is called the Philtrum.
What are the lines below your nose called?
The Philtrum
Would you find the philtrum under your chin tongue or nose?
The philtrum refers to the groove that most humans have above the upper lip. (Under the nose) The philtrum is also referred to as the infranasal depression. This portion of the human face is formed during embryonic development. While seemingly useless, the philtrum allows for extensive facial expressions, and it also allows humans to speak clearly and precisely.
