General Anatomy · Skeletal System · Medium
Glabella
Meaning: The smooth area of the forehead between the eyebrows, just above the nose.
In practice: Tapping the glabella repeatedly can reveal an abnormal persistent blink reflex.
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Which word means: The thin inner layer of the sac around the heart, lying directly on the outer surface of the heart muscle.
Answer: Epicardium
Which word means: The thick layer of skin beneath the outer layer, containing blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles and glands.
Answer: Dermis
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