What is that groove between the nose and the top lip for?

gdogs

My nana-nana told me when I was young "That indentation was left by an angel placing their finger there-to hush the baby" Probably just another Sicilian wives tale-but I believed it! Mar 25 06, 12:01 AM

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Philtrum The philtrum (Greek philtron, "love potion") is the vertical groove in the upper lip, formed where the nasomedial and maxillary processes meet during embryonic development. When these processes fail to fuse fully, a hare lip or cleft palate can result. http://beauty.ivillage.com/makeup/makeupartist/0,,nlkz,00.html As for what it is for.......Kissing! and highlighting the lips. Also see Q#19698, 17093 and 2189. [Edit - McG] Mar 25 06, 12:21 AM

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