Face Profiles Flashcards: Forehead & Chin Insights

Questions and Answers

Which of the following describes a convex profile?

The chin, forehead, and upper lip all project to an imaginary line

The forehead recedes posteriorly from the eyebrows, while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip (correct)

The forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows, and the chin protrudes beyond the upper lip

The forehead and eyebrows project to an imaginary line, and the chin protrudes more than the superior mucous membrane

What is a concave profile?

The forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows, and the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip.

What defines a vertical/balanced profile?

The chin, forehead, and upper lip all project to an imaginary line with no one feature protruding or receding more than the others.

Which of these is NOT a combination of the basic linear forms?

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Describe the convex-concave profile.

The forehead recedes from the eyebrows and the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip. Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about the vertical-concave profile?

The forehead and eyebrows project to an imaginary line, and the chin protrudes more than the superior mucous membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a concave-vertical profile?

The forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows, while the upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a concave-convex profile?

The forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows, and the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip. Signup and view all the answers

How is the vertical-convex profile described?

The forehead and eyebrows project equally to an imaginary line, and the chin recedes less than the superior mucous membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What does the convex-vertical profile entail?

The forehead recedes from the eyebrows, while the chin and upper lip project equally to an imaginary vertical line. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Face Profiles Overview

Basic linear forms include convex, concave, and vertical/balanced profiles.

Convex Profile

Most common facial profile.
Characterized by a receding forehead and chin positioned behind the upper lip.

Concave Profile

Least common type of facial profile.
Features a protruding forehead and chin that extends beyond the plane of the upper lip.

Vertical/Balanced Profile

Displays a harmonious alignment where the chin, forehead, and upper lip project equally towards an imaginary line.

Combinations of Basic Forms

There are six combination profiles derived from the three basic forms:
- Convex-concave
- Convex-vertical
- Concave-vertical
- Concave-convex
- Vertical-convex
- Vertical-concave

Specific Combinations

Convex-concave: Forehead recedes, chin protrudes beyond the upper lip.
Vertical-concave: Forehead and eyebrows align with an imaginary line, chin protrudes beyond the superior mucous membrane.
Concave-vertical: Protruding forehead, equal projection of upper lip and chin to an imaginary vertical line.
Concave-convex: Protruding forehead with a receding chin from the upper lip plane.
Vertical-convex: Equal projection of forehead and eyebrows toward a line, with lesser recession of chin compared to the superior mucous membrane.
Convex-vertical: Receding forehead with chin and upper lip projecting equally to an imaginary vertical line.

Description

Test your knowledge on the different face profiles including convex, concave, and vertical forms. These flashcards cover definitions and characteristics of each profile type. A must-review for those studying facial structures.