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Terms: Landmarks and features of the face.

Midline of the Face :: an imaginary line that divides the face into two symmetrical halves. (A)
Lips :: the fleshy portion of the face that surrounds the mouth. (B)
Vermilion Border of the Lips :: the junction between the lips and the skin of the face. (C)
Labial Commissure :: the junction between the upper and lower lips to the side of the corner of the mouth. (D)

Mandibular Teeth :: the teeth held by the lower jawbone (the mandible). (E)
Mental Protuberance :: the chin, the forward-most portion of the lower jaw. (F)
Ala :: the side, more or less flaring, portion of the nose. (G)
Philtrum :: the junction between the left and right sides of the upper lip. (H)

Tubercle of the Lip :: the slight projection of a free edge at the center of the upper lip. (I)
Maxillary Teeth :: the teeth held by the upper jawbone (the maxilla). (J)
Labiomental Groove :: an indention in the chin right below the lower lip. (K)
Nasolabial Fold :: the fold in the skin that runs from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth. (L)

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