Crow's Feet
The colloquial and widely accepted clinical term for the radiating periocular rhytides at the lateral canthal region, typically treated with neuromodulators.
Full Definition
Crow's feet refer to the fan-shaped dynamic lines extending laterally from the outer corners of the eyes, formed by repeated contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle. In clinical documentation they may also be labelled 'lateral canthal lines' or 'periocular rhytides'. The apostrophe in 'crow's feet' is frequently omitted in error; editors should retain it in consumer-facing copy and verify the house style for clinical records. The term appears in patient consent forms, treatment records, and marketing copy, requiring consistent spelling and capitalisation.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the possessive apostrophe: 'crow's feet', not 'crows feet'. In formal clinical records, prefer 'lateral canthal lines'.
In Context
- "The patient requested treatment of crow's feet and glabellar lines at the same appointment." — Clinical consultation note
- "Copy submitted by the copywriter rendered the term as 'crows feet', omitting the possessive apostrophe." — Editorial correction log