ohimopää

Ohimopää is a Finnish term that can be translated to "temple" or "temple of the head." It refers to the anatomical region on either side of the head, between the forehead and the ear. This area is characterized by the temporal bone, a thin and somewhat vulnerable part of the skull. The muscles located in this region, primarily the temporalis muscle, are important for chewing and other jaw movements.

The term "ohimopää" is often used in everyday language when discussing headaches, particularly those that are felt in this specific area. Pain in the ohimopää can stem from various causes, including tension headaches, migraines, or even issues related to the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint disorder). It can also be a site of injury, and due to the proximity of the temporal artery, a pulsating sensation might be noticeable in this region during certain physiological states or as a symptom of a headache.

In a broader, more figurative sense, "ohimopää" can sometimes be used to refer to the head or the mind, implying a place of thought or contemplation. However, its primary and most common usage is strictly anatomical, denoting the specific area of the temple.