The historical and clinical basis for classification of Freeman-Sheldon syndrome as a craniofacial syndrome and explanation of the rationale underlying this decision is provided. Correctly classifying the condition will avoid confusion and may help to clarify the vernacular employed and eventually aid in improving diagnosis.
Keywords: anatomy; craniofacial growth; craniofacial morphology; dental anomalies; dysmorphology; facial growth; facial morphology; genetics; midfacial growth; muscle function.