Brow
Brow
Brow (/braʊ/) is a term that refers to the area of skin above the eye and below the forehead. The term is often used in a broader sense to refer to the forehead itself.
Etymology
The word "brow" comes from the Old English brū, which means "eyebrow" or "eyelid". It has been used in the English language since before the 12th century.
Anatomy
The brow is an important part of the human anatomy. It is made up of skin, muscle, and hair. The main muscle in the brow is the frontalis muscle, which allows for the raising of the eyebrows. The brow also contains the superciliary arch, a bony ridge located above the eye socket.
Related Terms
- Eyebrow: The line of hair that grows on the brow, above the eye.
- Forehead: The part of the face above the eyebrows.
- Glabella: The space between the eyebrows, above the nose.
- Superciliary arch: The bony ridge located above the eye socket.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brow
- Wikipedia's article - Brow
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