The frontal eminence consists of two symmetrical, rounded elevations on the frontal bone of the skull, located on either side of the forehead above the eyebrows. These prominences contribute to the characteristic shape of the human forehead and help protect the frontal lobes of the brain beneath. The degree of prominence varies among individuals and can be an important feature in facial recognition and forensic anthropology.
The term combines "frontal" (relating to the forehead) with "eminence" from the Latin "eminentia" meaning "a projection or protrusion." The name directly describes its nature as a raised area on the frontal bone.
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