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Chapped lips (also known as cheilitis simplex [5] or common cheilitis) [6] is characterized by the cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin of the lips, and is one of the most common types of cheilitis. [5] [7] While both lips may be affected, the lower lip is the most common site. [7]
The mentalis muscle is a paired central muscle of the lower lip, situated at the tip of the chin. [1] It originates from the mentum of the mandible, and inserts into the soft tissue of the chin. It is sometimes referred to as the "pouting muscle" (as in duck face) due to it raising the lower lip and causing chin wrinkles.
The mental nerve is a sensory nerve of the face. It is a branch of the posterior trunk of the inferior alveolar nerve, itself a branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V 3), itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V). It provides sensation to the front of the chin and the lower lip, as well as the gums of the anterior
The angel lightly taps the infant's upper lip before birth to prevent the infant from revealing the secrets of the universe; the infant then forgets the Torah it has been taught. [10] Some believers of the story speculate that this is the cause of the philtrum, but it does not have a basis in traditional Jewish texts. [11]
On the face, they often form around the eyes, neck, forehead, and mouth. ... or “marionette lines” (running from the corners of the bottom lip to the jawline) Under-eye bags or creases.
It provides motor innervation to muscles of the lower lip and chin: the depressor labii inferioris muscle, depressor anguli oris muscle, and mentalis muscle. [1] It communicates with the mental branch of the inferior alveolar nerve. [citation needed]
The commissure is the corner of the mouth, where the vermillion border of the superior labium (upper lip) meets that of the inferior labium (lower lip). The commissure is important in facial appearance, particularly during some functions, including smiling. As such it is of interest to dental surgeons.
Recently, makeup lovers everywhere discovered E.L.F. lipstick's super-secret compartment, and their minds were blown. The bottoms of the lipsticks' pop off, revealing a whole other product.