Forehead facts for kids
The forehead is the flat part of your skin above your eyes. It's located between your eyebrows and where your hair begins to grow. The main job of your forehead is to protect the brain inside your skull.
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What is the Forehead?
The forehead is a key part of the human face. It covers the front part of the skull. This area is important for protecting the brain. It also helps shape our facial expressions.
Why is the Forehead Important?
Doctors and nurses often touch a person's forehead to check for a fever. This is because there are many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin here. If you have a fever, your forehead will feel warm.
The forehead also gives space for the front part of your brain. This part of the brain is important for thinking and making decisions.
Historical Views on the Forehead
In ancient Greece, some people believed that a large forehead meant someone was very smart. They thought it showed a bigger brain. However, we know today that the size of a person's forehead does not tell us how intelligent they are.
See also
- Human head and neck
- Facial features
- In Spanish: Frente (anatomía) para niños
