Facial Profiles Flashcards
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What are the 3 basic forms of facial profile?

  • Convex Profile (correct)
  • Concave Profile (correct)
  • Square Profile
  • Vertical Profile (correct)

    • What is the Vertical Profile?

    Balanced or straight profile where the forehead, upper lip, and chin project an imaginary vertical line.

    Describe the Convex Profile.

    Most common profile where the forehead and chin both recede.

    What is another name for the Concave Profile?

    <p>Dish Face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Convex-Concave Profile?

    <p>Forehead recedes and the chin protrudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Concave-Convex Profile?

    <p>Forehead protrudes and the chin recedes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Vertical-Concave Profile.

    <p>Forehead is vertical and the chin protrudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many variations of the 3 basic forms are there?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of facial profiles?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Convex' refer to?

    <p>Refers to a receding feature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Concave' refer to?

    <p>Refers to a protruding feature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the forehead described?

    <p>By its direction from the eyebrow upward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the chin described?

    <p>By its relationship to the upper lip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of head shapes are there?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three factors that influence the type of head shape?

    <p>Length, width, degree of curvature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Oval Form of head shape.

    <p>Most common head shape, visable from front, profile, and bilateral view; cranium is slightly wider than the jaws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Round Form head shape?

    <p>Jawline, cranium, and sometimes hairline repeat curvature; sometimes described as spherical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Square Form head shape known for?

    <p>Length and width appear to be similar; face is broad with very little curvature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Oblong Form head shape.

    <p>Head is long and noticeably narrow; often accompanied by hollow (sunken) cheeks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Triangular Form head shape?

    <p>Least common form, wider between the angles of the jaw than across the forehead; sides taper toward the top.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the Inverted Triangle Form head shape?

    <p>Wider across the forehead than between the angles of the jaw; sides taper toward the chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Diamond Form head shape?

    <p>Widely across the cheekbones; forehead and jawline taper medially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basic Facial Profiles

    • Three fundamental facial profiles: vertical, convex, and concave.

    Vertical Profile

    • Also referred to as Balanced or Straight Profile.
    • Imaginary vertical lines can be drawn from the forehead, upper lip, and chin.

    Convex Profile

    • Most commonly encountered facial profile.
    • Characterized by a receding forehead and chin.

    Concave Profile

    • Known as Dish Face; the least common profile.
    • Features a protruding forehead and chin.

    Mixed Profiles

    • Convex-Concave: forehead recedes while chin protrudes.
    • Concave-Convex: forehead protrudes and chin recedes.
    • Vertical-Convex: vertical forehead with a receding chin.
    • Vertical-Concave: vertical forehead with a protruding chin.
    • Convex-Vertical: receding forehead and vertical chin.
    • Concave-Vertical: protruding forehead and vertical chin.

    Variations and Total Profiles

    • Total variations of the three basic forms amount to six.
    • Overall, there are nine distinct facial profiles.

    Convex and Concave Features

    • Convex signifies a receding feature.
    • Concave denotes a protruding feature.

    Forehead and Chin Relationships

    • Forehead direction is defined from the eyebrow upwards.
    • Chin's position is described relative to the upper lip.

    Head Shapes

    • Seven types of head shapes exist.

    Influencing Factors for Head Shape

    • Three key factors influence head shape: length, width, and degree of curvature.

    Common Head Shapes

    • Oval Form: Most common shape, wider cranium than jaws, visible from multiple angles.
    • Round Form: Infantine appearance with repetitive curvature in jawline and cranium.
    • Square Form: Strong, equal length and width with minimal curvature.
    • Oblong Form: Long and narrow head shape, often with hollow cheeks.
    • Triangular Form: Least common, wider jaw with straight sides tapering to the top.
    • Inverted Triangle Form: Wider across the forehead, tapering towards the chin.
    • Diamond Form: Widest at the cheekbones with forehead and jawline tapering.

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    Test your knowledge on the basic forms of facial profiles with these flashcards. Learn about vertical, convex, and concave profiles and their characteristics. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or facial aesthetics.

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