Labial commissure of mouth

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Labial commissure of mouth
Fourteen Nylon sutures used to approximate the edges of this left cheek laceration, extending from the left commisure towards the left ear, allowing it to heal with considerably less scarring than it would without sutures.
Latin commissura labiorum oris
TA A05.1.01.012
FMA FMA:77268
Anatomical terminology


The commisure is important in facial appearance, particularly during function such as smiling. As such it is of interest to dental surgeons.

Diseases that involve the commisure include angular chelitis.

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