8 Vital Body Parts You Know Nothing About

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The human body is a whole universe with its laws and mysteries, many of which we have yet to unravel. Have you ever wondered why we'd got a groove between our nose and top lip? It’s called the philtrum, and it exists for a reason. Most specialists agree that the philtrum developed in humans in prehistoric times and played the role of smell amplifier. In addition, sometimes a wrongly shaped philtrum tells of autism or other conditions. I'm quite certain you didn't know about that. So, we at Bright Side decided to tell you about 8 vital parts of our body to which we often pay no attention.

TIMESTAMPS:

The anatomical snuffbox 0:31

The big toe 1:01

Glabella 1:26

Frenulum of the tongue 1:55

Tragus and antitragus 2:17

Tonsils 2:41

Nail cuticles 3:14

The philtrum 3:47

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SUMMARY:

- If you stretch your thumb a bit, you’ll see a small triangular pit at its base. This is what medics call an anatomical snuffbox: in the past, people used it to snuff tobacco.

- Because of the peculiar shape of the big toe, we can infinitely balance in a standing position, which is one of the main differences between humans and other mammals.

- Tap your finger a few times between your eyebrows. If your reflexes are fine, you’ll feel a slight tension in your eyes and want to blink.

- This little fold beneath your tongue has an important function: it fixates the tongue in the mouth and makes it less flexible.

- Here’s an interesting fact: the names of these little bumps in our ears come from the Latin word tragos — "a goat." The tragus helps us hear sounds coming from behind, amplifying them and detecting their source.

- The tonsils are the first barrier protecting us from bacteria and viruses by secreting lymphocytes. When they inflame and get removed, the body still has other protective mechanisms, but it’s safer with the tonsils.

- The cuticles an important function: they protect our hands from harmful bacteria that are especially abundant in big cities. If bacteria get into your body through a tiny wound made by cutting the cuticle, washing your hands won’t help.

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