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Forehead[edit]

The forehead is an anatomical feature of the human body, located at the upper part of the face. It is the area between the hairline and the eyebrows, extending laterally to the temples. The forehead plays a significant role in facial expressions and is a key area in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Anatomy[edit]

The forehead is primarily composed of the frontal bone, which forms the anterior part of the skull. The frontal bone is a single bone in adults, but it originates from two separate bones that fuse during early childhood. The forehead also includes the frontal sinuses, which are air-filled cavities that help reduce the weight of the skull and contribute to the resonance of the voice.

The skin of the forehead is relatively thin and contains numerous sebaceous glands, which can make it prone to acne and other skin conditions. Beneath the skin, the frontalis muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows and creating horizontal forehead wrinkles.

Function[edit]

The forehead serves several functions:

Protection: The frontal bone provides protection for the brain and the frontal lobes, which are involved in complex cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.
Expression: The forehead is crucial for non-verbal communication. Movements of the eyebrows and forehead muscles convey emotions such as surprise, anger, and concern.
Aesthetics: The shape and size of the forehead contribute to the overall appearance of the face. It is a focus in cosmetic procedures such as forehead lifts and botox injections.

Clinical Significance[edit]

The forehead can be affected by various medical conditions, including:

Trauma: Injuries to the forehead can result in lacerations, contusions, or fractures of the frontal bone.
Skin Conditions: The forehead is a common site for dermatological issues such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and melanoma.
Headaches: Tension-type headaches often manifest as pain in the forehead region.

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-'''Forehead'''
+== Forehead ==
-The '''forehead''' is an area of the [[face]] located above the [[eyebrows]] and below the [[hairline]]. The forehead is a key feature of the human [[anatomy]] and plays a crucial role in [[facial expression]].
+[[File:Male_forehead-01_ies.jpg|thumb|right|A male forehead]]
-==Anatomy of the Forehead==
+The '''forehead''' is an anatomical feature of the human body, located at the upper part of the face. It is the area between the [[hairline]] and the [[eyebrows]], extending laterally to the [[temples]]. The forehead plays a significant role in facial expressions and is a key area in [[aesthetic]] and [[reconstructive surgery]].
-The forehead is made up of the [[frontal bone]], which is a part of the [[skull]]. The skin of the forehead is thicker than the rest of the face and contains a large number of [[sebaceous glands]], which produce [[sebum]], an oily substance that helps to keep the skin moisturized and protected.
+== Anatomy ==
-The forehead is also home to the [[frontalis muscle]], which allows for a wide range of facial expressions, including raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead. This muscle is controlled by the [[facial nerve]], which is the seventh [[cranial nerve]].
+The forehead is primarily composed of the [[frontal bone]], which forms the anterior part of the [[skull]]. The frontal bone is a single bone in adults, but it originates from two separate bones that fuse during early childhood. The forehead also includes the [[frontal sinuses]], which are air-filled cavities that help reduce the weight of the skull and contribute to the resonance of the voice.
-==Functions of the Forehead==
+The skin of the forehead is relatively thin and contains numerous [[sebaceous glands]], which can make it prone to [[acne]] and other skin conditions. Beneath the skin, the [[frontalis muscle]] is responsible for raising the eyebrows and creating horizontal forehead wrinkles.
-The forehead serves several important functions. It protects the [[brain]] and the [[frontal lobes]], which are responsible for a variety of cognitive functions, including [[problem solving]], [[decision making]], and [[emotional control]]. The forehead also plays a key role in [[human communication]], as it is involved in the expression of a wide range of emotions.
+== Function ==
-==Health and the Forehead==
+The forehead serves several functions:
-The health of the forehead can be affected by a variety of conditions. [[Acne]] and [[rosacea]] are common skin conditions that can affect the forehead. Other conditions that can affect the forehead include [[headaches]], [[migraines]], and [[sinusitis]]. In addition, the forehead can be affected by [[trauma]] or injury, such as a [[concussion]] or [[fracture]].
+* '''Protection''': The frontal bone provides protection for the [[brain]] and the [[frontal lobes]], which are involved in complex cognitive functions such as reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.
+* '''Expression''': The forehead is crucial for non-verbal communication. Movements of the eyebrows and forehead muscles convey emotions such as surprise, anger, and concern.
+* '''Aesthetics''': The shape and size of the forehead contribute to the overall appearance of the face. It is a focus in cosmetic procedures such as [[forehead lifts]] and [[botox]] injections.
-==See Also==
+== Clinical Significance ==
+The forehead can be affected by various medical conditions, including:
+* '''Trauma''': Injuries to the forehead can result in [[lacerations]], [[contusions]], or [[fractures]] of the frontal bone.
+* '''Skin Conditions''': The forehead is a common site for [[dermatological]] issues such as [[seborrheic dermatitis]], [[psoriasis]], and [[melanoma]].
+* '''Headaches''': Tension-type headaches often manifest as pain in the forehead region.
+== Related Pages ==
-* [[Facial anatomy]]
 * [[Frontal bone]]
 * [[Frontalis muscle]]
-* [[Facial nerve]]
+* [[Facial expression]]
-* [[Cranial nerves]]
+* [[Cosmetic surgery]]
-* [[Acne]]
-* [[Rosacea]]
-* [[Headache]]
-* [[Migraine]]
-* [[Sinusitis]]
-* [[Concussion]]
-* [[Fracture]]
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
-[[Category:Facial features]]
-[[Category:Health]]
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+[[Category:Anatomy of the head]]
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