Lips
Lips
Lips (/lɪps/) are a visible body part at the mouth of many animals, including humans.
Etymology
The word "lip" comes from the Old English word "lippa".
Anatomy
Lips are soft, movable, and serve as the opening for food intake and in the articulation of sound and speech. Human lips are a tactile sensory organ, and can be an erogenous zone when used in kissing and other acts of intimacy.
Upper Lip
The upper lip, also known as the labrum (/ˈleɪbrəm/), forms the upper front wall of the mouth cavity.
Lower Lip
The lower lip, also known as the labium inferius or mandibular labium (/mænˈdɪbjʊlər ˈleɪbiəm/), forms the lower front wall of the mouth cavity.
Related Terms
- Cheek: The area of the face below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear.
- Mouth: The opening in the face of a human or animal, consisting of the lips and the space between them, or the space behind containing the tongue and the teeth.
- Tongue: A muscular organ in the mouth of a typical vertebrate that manipulates food for mastication, and is used in the act of swallowing.
- Teeth: Hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lips
- Wikipedia's article - Lips
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