Facial markings Flashcards
A crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations
Furrow
A furrow, wrinkle, or groove
Sulcus
An elongated prominence adjoining a surface
Fold
Vertical groove located medially on the superior lip. Runs between columna nasi and the margin of the red lip
Natural
Philtrum
Natural
The eminence of the cheek and adjacent to the mouth. It extends from the superior part of the posterior margin of the wing of the nose to the side of the mouth
Natural
Nasiolabial fold
Natural
The angular area between the posterior margin of the wing of
the nose and the nasolabial fold
Natural
Nasal sulcus
Natural
The shallow, curving groove below the medial corner of the eyelids, moving laterally downward
Natural
Oblique palpebral sulcus
Natural
The small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth
Natural
Angulus oris eminence
Natural
The groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth
Natural
Angulus oris sulcus
Natural
The nunction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which
may appear as a furrow
Natural
Labiomental sulcus
Natural
Junctino of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow
Natural
Submental sulcus
Natural
Shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form
Natural
Dimples
Natural
The furrow originating at the superior border of the wing of the nose and extending to the side of the mouth
acquired
Nasiolabial sulcus
acquired
Furrows which cross the forehead caused by the action of the occipitofrontalis muscle
acquired
Transverse frontal sulci
acquired
Vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows
acquired
Interciliary sulci
acquired