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What are the 3 basic forms of facial profile?
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?
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What characterizes the Convex-Concave Profile?
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What characterizes the Concave-Convex Profile?
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Describe the Vertical-Concave Profile.
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How many variations of the 3 basic forms are there?
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What is the total number of facial profiles?
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What does the term 'Convex' refer to?
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What does the term 'Concave' refer to?
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How is the forehead described?
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How is the chin described?
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How many types of head shapes are there?
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What are the three factors that influence the type of head shape?
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Describe the Oval Form of head shape.
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What characterizes the Round Form head shape?
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What is the Square Form head shape known for?
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Describe the Oblong Form head shape.
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What distinguishes the Triangular Form head shape?
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What defines the Inverted Triangle Form head shape?
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What characterizes the Diamond Form head shape?
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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.