title: A histologic pattern approach to the anatomy of the face.
abstract: Superficial facial anatomy is usually presented in texts by sequential, two-dimensional illustrations of dissections at various levels of depth. Three-dimensional structural relationships of nerves, vessels, and fasciae can be best understood, however, by recognizing their patterns of organization. These patterns are reviewed and illustrated by histologic sections from various anatomic sites.
mesh_terms: D002610:Cheek / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005546:Forehead / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009475:Neurons, Afferent / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012535:Scalp / Q000033:anatomy & histology