Face is the front part of a person’s head. It consists of the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, and chin. The face is covered with muscles and skin. The eyes are protected from glare and dust by the eyelids, lashes, and eyebrows. The tip of the nose is made up of cartilage and skin, which act as a flexible cushion. The channels of the nose are covered with tiny hairs which strain out dust and dirt in the air going through the nose. The mouth includes the lips, teeth, tongue, and roof, and is lined with mucous membrane. The lower jaw is the only bony part of the face that moves.
The facial skeleton is made up of 14 bones and 32 teeth. The frontal bone forms part of the forehead. The nasal bones and lacrimal bones combine to support the bridge and base of the nose. The middle portion of the face, including the cheekbones and upper jawbones, is formed by the zygomatic bones and maxillae. The mandible forms the jaw. The vomer bones, ethmoid bones, and palatine bones lie deeper in the face. There are also a number of muscles in the face. There is a circular muscle around the mouth and one around each eye. Other muscles spread out over the face from the edges of the circular muscles.
The face is the most distinctive part of a human being. It differs in each person because of variations in the nose, eyes, and other parts of the face. It is because of these variations that we recognize each other and tell one another apart. Much of what goes on in our mind finds expression in our face. Our facial muscles often show the kind of emotions we feel. We cannot always control our expression.
