That thing that resides under your nose...above your upper lip.
2006-11-22 14:06:25 · 7 answers · asked by juliegallagher1977 2 in Health ➔ Dental
THE ONLY CORRECT ANSWER IS A LABIAL PHILTRUM OTHERWISE KNOWS AS A CUPIDS BOW. IT DEFINITELY IS NORMAL AND DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT-LOOKING PHILTRUMS.
2006-11-22 16:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called Harelip or Cleft Lip.
Cleft lip is due 2 many abnormalities due 2 non-fusiion on premaxila during development of maxilla.
Tere r many types of cleft lip.
Overall its a developmental abnormality n can b treated by cosmetic plastic surgery..
2006-11-22 15:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Joe 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This facial structure is called the Philtrum also known as "cupid's bow".
2006-11-22 14:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy360 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's left over from splitting into two nostrils.
Anyone can Google the name of it. I'm just telling you why it happened.
2006-11-22 14:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps the residual mark of having a split lip a LOOOOOOONG time ago?
2006-11-22 14:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by Free A 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, when working properly , it's supposed to funnel all the junk that comes out when your nose runs.
2006-11-22 14:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's supposed to catch the mucus when you have a runny nose, to keep it from running into your mouth.
2006-11-22 14:14:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋