mellanföransiktets
Mellanföransiktet, or the midface, is the anatomical region of the human face that forms the middle third between the upper face (the forehead and eye region) and the lower face (the mouth and chin). In medical contexts the term refers to the central portion of the face and its supporting skeleton and soft tissues.
The midface comprises the bony elements such as the maxilla, zygomatic bones, nasal bones, and portions of
Clinical relevance is prominent in trauma, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic procedures. Midface injuries are often the
Imaging and assessment frequently rely on computed tomography to delineate bony anatomy and fracture lines, supplemented
Etymology and usage: mellanföransiktet is Swedish for the midface; mellanföransiktets is the definite/genitive form meaning “of