D - H Flashcards
Separation of the head from the body;
To decapitate is the act of such separation
Decapitation
Separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial or autolytic enzymes
Decomposition
Below the surface, or toward the central part of a structure
Deep
A material employed to fill cavities or excision and to serve as a foundation for the superficial wax restoration
*Deep filler
Loss of water from body or tissues
Dehydrated
Loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem;
Rendered thoroughly dry;
Exhausted of moisture
(2 names)
Dehydration
Desiccation
The thickness of the applied cosmetic
Density
Having the component parts closely compacted together;
Relatively opaque
Dense
Oblique insertion of the teeth
(2 names)
Dental prognathism
Buck teeth
Ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position
Dental tie
Artificial teeth
Denture
To lower inferiority or to reduce projection
Depress
A hollow or shallow concave area in a surface
Depression
A muscle of facial expression which depresses the angle of the mouth
Depressor anguli oris
A muscle of facial expression which draws the lower lip inferiority and slightly lateral
Depressor labii inferioris
A state or degree of being deep
*depth
The corium, or true skin
(3 names)
Derma
Dermis
Skin
The separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction
(2 names)
Desquamation
Skin slip
Extreme dehydration often resulting in post-embalming discolorations
Desiccation
(different definition from dehydration)
A variation from the common or established
*deviation
A frontal-view geometric head shape which is widest across the cheekbones, narrowing in width in both the forehead and the jaws
Diamond
A double bellied muscle which draws the hyoid bone superiorly
Digastricus
A substance thinned or reduced in concentration;
A cosmetic lessened in brilliance
Dilution
Shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form
(Type of facial marking?)
Dimples (natural)
To disjoin bones
Disarticulation
Any abnormal color in or on the human body;
May be removed by arterial injection
Discoloration
The act of cutting apart
Dissection
Away from the center of the body or point of attachment
Distal
To expand or swell
Distend
A state of stretching out or becoming inflated
Distention
A state of being twisted or pushed out of natural shape or position
Distortion
Top;
The anterior protruding ridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the lobe
Dorsum
Swarthy;
Somewhat dark in color;
When used to describe the complexion color
Dusky
A wooden or metal rod used as an armature
*dowel
A compacted cake-type cosmetic of red coloration
*Dry rouge
A non-preserving powder utilized in setting cosmetics and a wax-firming agent
EX: talcum powder, cosmetic powder, cornstarch
*Drying powder
Freedom from wetness;
A condition of tissues necessary for the adhesion of cement, sealer, deep filler, or wax
*Dryness
The organ of hearing
(2 names)
*Ear
Pinna
Bruise;
A discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues and generally attended by swelling
Ecchymosis
Abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities
Edema
An electrically heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form
Electric spatula
A raised surface or part
Elevation
Excessive leanness;
A wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face
Emaciation
A relatively long and slightly dipping curve
*elliptical curve
The process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms to temporarily inhibit organic decomposition and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
Embalming
To fix or fasten in place
Embed
A prominence or projection of a bone
Eminence
Heavy moisturizer;
Creamy, thick, helps to retain moisture;
A smoothing agent having the power of softening living tissues;
Massage cream;
Cosmetic with this characteristic
Emollient
The removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture
Enucleation
Using the same color of light as the color of the object
*emphasis
A permanent mixture of two or more immiscible substances (oil and water) which are united with the aid of a binder (gum) or emulsifier (soap)
*emulsion
The muscle that draws the scalp posteriorly and inferiority and raises the eyebrows
(2 names)
Epicranius
Occipitofrontalis
The outermost layer of skin;
The cuticle or scarf skin
Epidermis
A clear, volatile liquid used as a wax solvent or to remove grease, oil, and adhesive tape stains
*ether
Turn outward
*evert
To remove as by cutting out
Excise
The area from which tissue has been removed
Excision
Any visible surface which is to remain uncovered or unclothed
*exposed area
The opening or passageway of the ear
External auditory meatus
Weight applied to a surface
External pressure
Drawn or pulled out
Extraction
Superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches
(2 names)
Eyebrows
Supercilia
Cosmetic in pencils form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow, or creating an eyebrow where the hairs were removed
Eyebrow pencil
A thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic placed beneath eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of posed eyelids
Eye cap
Two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball
(2 names)
Eyelids
Palpebrae
A cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid
Eye shadow
The bony region containing the eyeball;
The orbital cavity
(2 names)
Eye socket
Orbit
Anatomically, the region from the eyes to the base of the chin;
Physiognomically, the region from the hairline to the based of the chin
(How many bones?)
Face (14 bones)
The character lines of the face and neck;
Wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples
Facial markings
The silhouettes of the face from the side view
Facial profiles
Mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face
Facial proportions
To reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge;
To taper
Feather
Material used to fill a large cavity
E.g. plaster-of-Paris and cotton, liquid sealer and cotton
*filler
A substance used to elevate sunken and emaciated tissues to normal level by hypodermic injection (2 names)
Feature builder
Tissue builder
The degree of rigidity or stability;
A condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax
Firmness
The most viscous type of wax;
A putty-like material used to fill large cavities or model features
(2 names)
Firm wax
Wound filler
An injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin
(2 names)
First degree burn
Hyperemia
Flushed with red, when describing a complexion;
Not as vivid as ruddy
Florid
The illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp;
The fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube
Fluorescent light
An elongated prominence adjoining a surface
Fold
An opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain
Foramen magnum
The quality of a color to draw attention by means of its intensity of advancing characteristics
*force
That part of the face above the eyes
Forehead
External shape;
A mold for casting;
Produce a certain shape;
To constitute existing elements
Form
A depression;
Concave recess
Fossa
The complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology
Foundation
Total evacuation (absence) of tissue
Fourth degree burn
Broken bone
Fracture
The vertical restraining fold of mucous membrane on the midline of the inside of each lip connecting the lip with the gum
Frenulum
Anterior;
The anterior view of the face of features
Frontal / Coronal
The anterior third of the cranium, forming the forehead and the anterior portion of the roof of the skull
Frontal bone
Paired, rounded, unmargined prominences of the frontal bone found approximately one inch beneath the normal hairline
Frontal eminences
The ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone;
The ascending process of the upper jaw
Frontal process of the maxilla
The quality and quantity of illumination used for presentation of casketed remains
Funeral lighting
A crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations;
Sulcus, wrinkle, NOT groove
Furrow
A light, open-mesh variety of muslin or similar material
*gauze
The shape of a plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc.
Geometric
A single bony prominence of the frontal bone located between the superciliary arches in the inferior part of the frontal bone above the root of the nose
Glabella
A syrupy, colorless liquid obtained from fats or oils as a byproduct of-product of the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids, used as a vehicle for some cosmetics
*glycerin
A neutral, achromatic color resulting from the mixture of black and white pigments;
A color resulting from the mixture of complementary pigment hues in equal quantities
*gray
A nasal profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip;
A straight nasal profile
Grecian
The hue resulting from the mixture of yellow and blue pigments in equal quantities;
One of three secondary pigmentary hues
*green
Elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface
Groove
Outline of hair growth on the head or face;
The lowest centrally located part of the hair of the cranium
Hairline
A grouping of hairs, affixed by suturing, utilized in hair restorations
*hair patch
The anterior portion of the roof of the mouth
Hard palate
The outline of the exterior margins of the head
*head shape
The vertical measurement of a feature or part of a feature;
The distance above the base
Height
The outer rim of the ear
Helix
Red pigment;
The protein coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles which serves to convey oxygen to the tissues forming oxyhemoglobin
Hemoglobin
Type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis
Hidden stitch
Intradermal suture
A surface lying at right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light;
The brighter part
Highlight
Application of a color which is lighter or brighter than the complexion would highlight the complexion;
Application of a color darker than the complexion would shadow the complexion
*highlighting and shadowing with cosmetics
Parallel to the plane of the horizon
Horizontal / transverse
Roughly u-shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve
*horseshoe curve
The property of a color by which it is distinguished from other colors
Hue
Shaped as a bent wood weapon with a central belly;
Resembling a Cupid bow;
The five arcs in the line of the lip closure resemble the design of the classic hunting bow
Hunting bow
Any liquid or semi-liquid of the body, such as the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball
*humor
Applied or administered beneath the skin
Hypodermic
The insertion of chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle
Hypodermic injection
The injection of special creams or liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour
Hypodermic tissue building
