eyebrow

supercilium

The eyebrow is an area of thick, delicate hairs above the eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges. Their main function is to protect the eye, but they are also important to human communication and facial expression. It is not uncommon for people to modify their eyebrows by means of hair addition or removal, make up, or piercings.

Type Organ
Nom latin supercilium
FMA ID 54237

Questions fréquentes

What is the eyebrow?
The eyebrow is an area of thick, delicate hairs above the eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges. Their main function is to protect the eye, but they are also important to human communication and facial expression. It is not uncommon for people to modify their eyebrows by
What is the Latin name for the eyebrow?
The Latin name for the eyebrow is supercilium.

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