Face Profiles Flashcards: Forehead & Chin Insights

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.