| Eyebrow | |
|---|---|
 An eyebrow and eye | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | supercilium |
| MeSH | D005138 |
| TA98 | A15.2.07.023 A16.0.00.017 |
| TA2 | 181 |
| FMA | 54237 |
| 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.