Glabella

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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.

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