The tiny cord between the center of the upper lip and the center of the upper
gum is called the labial frenulum (or lip frenulum). If you slip your tongue up
where your upper lip meets your upper gum, you can probably still feel a
remnant of your labial frenulum.
During fetal development, cords of tissue called frenula form in the
front-center of the mouth, beginning as early as 4 weeks of gestation. The word
"frenulum" comes from the Latin word for bridle. A bridle can be used to guide a
horse. Inroughly the same way, the frenula guide the development of the
structures of the mouth. Early in development the frenula are important, strong
cords. The frenula then gradually recede over time. After birth, they are still
useful in guiding the positions of the baby teeth as they come in.
2006-08-17 11:36:24
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answered by Anonymous
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I would agree with Dr. Sam...labial frenum. I believe that a frenulum is a small frenum. By the way, the piece of skin which attaches the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is called the lingual frenum.
2006-08-17 14:07:33
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answered by RG 2
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it incredibly is called a frenum, it does not circulate away yet some ppl ought to have it bumped off if it is going between the better centrals and motives an area. The technique to do away with it relatively is termed a frenectomy, it incredibly is often carried out whilst a baby is around 5yrs previous.
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answered by ? 4
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Frenulum
2006-08-17 11:39:40
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answered by justine 5
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AKA Labial Frenum, which is just short for frenulum, I guess. I would have just answered "labial frenum."
2006-08-17 11:47:55
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answered by Picture Taker 7
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can u believe that some people get that tiny little piece of skin pierced?!
2006-08-17 11:44:22
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answered by Anonymous
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superior labial frenulum.
Best wishes
2006-08-17 11:36:26
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answered by colorist 6
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frenum
2006-08-17 14:19:53
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answered by bushfan88 5
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check google
2006-08-17 11:36:10
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answered by umm... 2
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