Face
| Face | |
|---|---|
Face of a woman (left) and face of a man (right) | |
Ventrolateral aspect of the human face with skin removed, showing muscles of the face | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | facies, facia or fave |
| MeSH | D005145 |
| TA98 | A01.1.00.006 |
| TA2 | 112 |
| FMA | 24728 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The face is the front of the head that features the eyes, nose and mouth, and through which animals express many of their emotions. The face is crucial for human identity, and damage such as scarring or developmental deformities may affect the psyche adversely.