2006-08-19 10:02:51 · 13 answers · asked by steven a 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The philtrum (Greek philtron, "love potion") is the vertical groove in the upper lip, formed where the nasomedial and maxillary processes meet during embryonic development. When these processes fail to fuse fully, a cleft lip (sometimes called a "hare lip") can result. The ancient Greeks used to believe that this benign spot was one of the most erogenous spots on the human body, hence the etymology.
The lack of a philtrum can be considered a symptom of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.[1]
2006-08-19 10:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by WEIRDRELATIVES 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the entire area between the nose and the upper lip is called the acanthion.
2006-08-19 10:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by miss advice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The philtrum i believe
2006-08-19 10:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by ChissaSedai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perinium.
2006-08-19 10:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the philtrum - or filtrum if you are in South Africa.
2006-08-19 10:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by insincere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called the parigidis oblongata.
2006-08-19 10:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a wild stab in the dark here-a divit???
2006-08-19 10:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha, the perinium is the spot between the vagina and anus....way to go ~~~
2006-08-19 10:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by AMY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
philtrum
2006-08-19 10:20:17 · answer #9 · answered by cascadingrainbows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
philtrum
2006-08-19 10:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋