Eyebrow

Eyebrow
An eyebrow and eye
Details
Identifiers
Latinsupercilium
MeSHD005138
TA98A15.2.07.023
A16.0.00.017
TA2181
FMA54237
Anatomical terminology

An eyebrow is an area of short hairs above each eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges of some mammals. In humans, eyebrows serve two main functions: first, communication through facial expression, and second, prevention of sweat, water, and other debris from falling down into the eye socket. It is common for people to modify their eyebrows by means of hair removal and makeup.