Danger triangle of the face

Danger Triangle of the Face

The Danger Triangle of the Face (pronunciation: /ˈdeɪn.dʒər ˈtraɪ.aŋ.gəl ɒv ðə feɪs/) is a specific area of the face that extends from the corners of the mouth to the bridge of the nose, including the nose and maxilla.

Etymology

The term "Danger Triangle of the Face" is derived from the potential risk associated with infections in this area. The word 'danger' (from Middle English 'danger' meaning power, dominion, peril) signifies the potential harm, 'triangle' (from Latin 'triangulum' meaning three-cornered) refers to the shape of the area, and 'face' (from Old French 'face' meaning front, appearance) refers to the location on the body.

Anatomy

The Danger Triangle of the Face is so-called because the blood vessels in this area drain to the back of the head and are in direct line with the brain. This means that any infection in this area has the potential to travel to the brain, causing serious complications such as cavernous sinus thrombosis, a blood clot in the cavernous sinus, the blood-filled space at the base of the brain.

Related Terms

• Cavernous sinus thrombosis: A blood clot in the cavernous sinus, the blood-filled space at the base of the brain.
• Maxilla: The upper jawbone, forming the lower part of the eye sockets and containing the upper teeth.
• Nose: The part projecting above the mouth on the face of a person or animal, containing the nostrils and used for breathing and smelling.
• Mouth: The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and from which speech and other sounds are emitted.

See Also

• Facial anatomy
• Infections of the head and neck
• Blood vessels of the head and neck

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Danger triangle of the face
• Wikipedia's article - Danger triangle of the face

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