title: Mentolabial sulcus: a histologic study.
abstract: This study deals with the structure of the lower lip in the region of the mentolabial sulcus with particular emphasis on the morphologic factors responsible for producing and maintaining the sulcus. The results of this study provide information about the anatomic framework as it pertains to reconstructive and aesthetic procedures on the lower face deformed by injuries.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Cardoso
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Amonoo-Kuofi
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Hawary
mesh_terms: D002680:Chin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003094:Collagen; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen