We all have a feature on our faces that has long puzzled biologists because they didn't understand its purpose.
We are talking about the small "dimple" that extends from the root of the nose to the upper
lip.
In
kinesics or medical language, the term philtrum
is used for this, which is an ancient Greek word meaning "fluid of love."
It,
like the nose and eyes, is a feature of every human face.
But why does this happen?
So
the answer is related to our birth process.
Every
baby's face is formed in the mother's womb, and this dimple is where the different parts of the face meet.
According
to experts, three parts of the face come together above the upper lip,
resulting in a dimple.
It
should be noted that the face is formed during the second to third month of
pregnancy.
So does it have a purpose?
It is
basically considered a part of the body that apparently has no purpose.
But
some people find it helps to stretch the upper lip and mouth as well as hold
something between the lips.