Frontal region
Regio frontalis
Definition
The frontal region of the head (a.k.a. the anterior forehead) is the area located above the eyebrows and below the hairline. It extends laterally to the edges of the temples.
For a detailed explanation of the tissue layers and the underlying bony framework of the frontal region, refer to the description of the forehead.
References
Nguyen, J.D. and Duong, H. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Face. [Updated 2022 Jun 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551530/
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 812-813.
