1)What is the correct term describing the two vertical lines that run from the bottom of the nose to the upperlip?
2)What is the correct term describing the bottom part of the nose located between the nostrils? +++++++++++++++ 08-22-02, 08:17 AM Fourbrick Don't know the answer to the first but the answer to the second question is the "Filtrum".
08-22-02, 11:58 AM teeceeum According to this site the filtrum refers to the area running from the upper lip to the nose. That also corresponds to what I was taught.
Don't know what #2 is unless it's a septum.
08-22-02, 12:22 PM mozart56 Teeceeum you are right on #1. #2 contains two words.(clue)
08-22-02, 12:36 PM Georgia85 The lateral surfaces of the nose form, by their union in the middle, the dorsum nasi. The septum I thought was actually the interior of the nose that divides the chambers. And for extra bonus...the nostrils are called nares!!! big grin
08-22-02, 12:47 PM mozart56 Humm ,real close.Take a look here.
08-22-02, 02:41 PM Georgia85 Interesting...I was just going by my Grey's Anatomy book but what did he know! LOL
08-22-02, 11:19 PM mozart56 Hey Georgia85 , you might be right.Who knows if that site beats your 'grey anatomy book'? WE NEED THE MODERATOR TO FIND OUT! smile
08-23-02, 10:19 AM methos mozart56, Georgia85 is not referring to a random grey-colored anatomy book. "Gray's Anatomy" is the standard text used in virtually all medical schools and is considered the defining source on anatomy. That said, i believe that mozart is correct on this one because the dorsum of the nose, going by standard anatomical method, would be the upper surface of the nose. perhaps you should recheck Gray's to make sure the arrow points where you thought it did? I also found a site using both terms and distinguishing between the two. It supports mozart's answer: http://www3.utsouthwestern.edu/cme/endurmat/rohrich/s9612trm.htm
08-23-02, 04:59 PM Georgia85 Loved you're explanation of the anatomy book. Unfortunately there are no arrows for me to refer to, just written descriptions much as your site shows. Either way, it's nothing to "sneeze" about! razz
08-23-02, 05:06 PM mozart56 Yeah Methos ,thanx,about the anatomy book. roll eyes In fact I had previously written "Gray" but since I never had that book near me ,I referered to Georgia's spelling.
Can I have a glass of red wine bartender? big grin
08-23-02, 07:05 PM DorianGreyed The Moderator, whose filtrum (or philtrum) is covered with hair (grey, of course), wisely chose to stay out of an argument between the grey anatomy book and a web site with information by physicians with numerous letters after their names.
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