Glabella
Glabella
Glabella (pronounced: gləˈbɛlə) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the area of skin between the eyebrows and above the nose. The term is derived from the Latin word "glabellus", which means smooth.
Etymology
The term "Glabella" comes from the Latin word "glabellus", which means smooth. This is in reference to the typically smooth area of skin between the eyebrows and above the nose.
Anatomy
The Glabella is located on the frontal bone of the skull, between the supraorbital ridges or eyebrows. It is the most anterior point of the forehead and is used as a craniometric reference point in anthropometry, the study of human physical variation.
Clinical Significance
The Glabella is often used as a landmark in clinical medicine. For example, in the Glabellar reflex test, a doctor taps the Glabella to test for a reflex blink. This can be used to assess the function of the facial nerve and potential neurological disorders.
Related Terms
- Frontal bone: The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets.
- Supraorbital ridge: The bony ridge located above the eye sockets.
- Glabellar reflex: A reflex that is triggered by tapping the Glabella.
- Anthropometry: The study of human physical variation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glabella
- Wikipedia's article - Glabella
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