philtrum

infranasal depression

The vertical groove found on the median line of the upper lip, extending to the nose.

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Type Organ
Latin Name infranasal depression
FMA ID 59819

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the philtrum?

The vertical groove found on the median line of the upper lip, extending to the nose.

What is the Latin name for the philtrum?

The Latin name for the philtrum is infranasal depression.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59819 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0005402 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.