Funny names for body parts

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  1. by Apr 15, '03
    I really enjoy funny names for body parts and thought this might be fun. Who knows what a
    philtrum is? No fair looking it up!
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    by Shamrock Apr 15, '03 11:59 am
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  2. 83 Comments so far...

  3. Apr 15, '03 by
    isn't it that little dimplerisge between nose and upper lip?
  4. Apr 15, '03 by
    Ding, ding, you win. Your turn
  5. Apr 15, '03 by
    frenulum (sp?)
  6. Apr 15, '03 by
    urachus
  7. Apr 15, '03 by
    Originally posted by plumrn
    frenulum (sp?)
    What is it?
  8. Apr 15, '03 by
    pudendum? First time I heard a doc refer to this, had to look it up.
  9. Apr 15, '03 by
    Originally posted by Shamrock
    What is it?
    also called lingual frenum----- the band of tissue that extends from the floor of the mouth to the inferior surface of the tongue.

    I tore mine one, really hurt.
  10. Apr 15, '03 by
    Ok, now I have to know HOW you tore it.
    And I learned a new one, thanks!!
  11. Apr 15, '03 by
    Originally posted by Shamrock
    Ok, now I have to know HOW you tore it.
    And I learned a new one, thanks!!
    You would have to ask,

    let's just say, I was reaching too far, and leave it at that.