Facial Markings Flashcards
Caused by muscles.
Facial Markings
- Heredity
- Age
- Environment
- Muscle striation and action
- Position of the body
- Condition of the body
Factors Responsible For Facial Markings
Facial markings come from the genetic make-up of our parents. We may share some similarities with our parents.
Heredity
The rule of tumb is that the number of facial markings we have increase in age. Aging factors:
- Loss of muscle mass
- Stretching of the skin
- How our skin was cared for throughout life
Age
The main factor is exposure to the sun. People who are exposed to excessive amounts of sun:
- Darker complexion
- More lines
- Firmer, less soft skin texture
Environment
The more muscle is worked, the firmer it becomes. The reverse is also true if muscles are not worked. They can soften and sag. Either way, it can affect the number and description of our facial markings.
Muscle Striation and Action
The affect of gravity will cause a difference in appearance when the body is:
- Standing erect- direction is inferior
- Supine Position- lying down, sag is posterior and lateral
Position of The Body
Lying Down
Supine Position
- Rapid loss of weight
- Pathological conditions
- Corpulence vs emaciation
- Trauma
- Disease
Condition of The Body
A linear crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations.
- Not as evident on women
Furrow (Sulcus, Wrinkle)
An elongated depression on a surface or relatively level plane.
- I.E., Philtrum
Groove
An elongated prominence of flesh which abuts convexly against an adjacent surface; an enlongated prominence adjoining a surface.
- It may exhibit a definite margin.
- I.E., naso-labial
Fold
Those facial markings that are present from birth.
Natural Facial Markings
Those facial markings which may develop.
Acquired Facial Markings
- Philtrum
- Nasolabial Fold
- Nasal Sulcus
- Oblique Palpebral Sulcus
- Angulus Oris Eminence
- Angulust Oris Sulcus
- Labiomental Sulcus
- Submental Sulcus
- Dimples
Natural Facial Markings (9)
The vertical groove located medially on the upper lip located between the columna nasi and the medial lobe of the mucous membrane of the upper lip.
- Natural
Philtrum
Form of the borders of the philtrum:
( )
Centrally or low.
Position of the greatest depth of the philtrum
The prominence of the anterior part of the cheek adjacent to the corners of the mouth which runs from the superior margin of the nasal wing to the side of the mouth.
- Natural
Nasolabial Fold
The small angular area formed by the junction of the posterior margin of the nasal wing and the superior end of the nasolabial fold.
- Natural
Nasal Sulcus
The shallow, curving groove below the inner corner of the eyelids, moving laterally downward.
- Natural
- Length- Varies
- Color- Dark
Oblique Palpebral Sulcus
The small convex prominence lateral to the end of the line of lip closure.
- Natural
Angulus Oris Eminence
The groove at each end of the line of closure of the mouth.
- Natural
Angulus Oris Sulcus
The angulus oris sulcus at this time is a small, triangular depression.
Youth
The angulus oris sulcus at this time becomes oblique, moving inferio-laterally from the end of the line of closure.
Late Maturity
The junction of the ower lip and the chin (submandibular area) which may appear as a furrow.
- Natural
Labiomental Sulcus
Linear Form of the Labiomental Sulcus
An Arch
The junction of the base of the chin and the sub-mandibular area, which may appear as a furrow.
- Natural
Submental Sulcus
Shallow depressions located on the cheeks or chin, either rounded or vertical.
- Natural
Dimples
- Rounded
- Vertical
Forms of Dimples
- Medially on the chin:
- The inferior part
- Centrally
- Cheek
- Near the nasolabial fold, on the level with the line of closure of the mouth.
- In the middle of the cheek.
Location of Dimples
- Nasolabial sulcus
- Transverse frontal sulci
- Interciliary sulci
- Optic facial sulci
- Superior palpebral sulcus
- Inferior palpebral sulcus
- Bucco-facial sulcus
- Mandibular sulcus
- Labial sulci
- Platysmal sulci
- Cords of the Neck
Acquired Facial Markings
The furrow which may be developed along the margin of the nasolabial fold; the furrow originating at the superior border of hte wing of the nose and extending to the side of the mouth,
- Acquired
Nasolabial Sulcus
The horizontal furrows of the forehead.
- Acquired
- Caused by actions of the occipitofrontalis muscle
Transverse Frontal Sulci
Slight dip medially.
Common Form of The Transverse Frontal Sulci
- Broken
- Broken with short overlapping
- Continuous
Continuity of Form: Transverse Frontal Sulci
Those Transverse frontal sulci near the ______ are deeper.
Eyebrows
The vertical or horizontal furrows between the eyebrows.
- Acquired
Interciliary Sulci
Lie on the glabella.
Vertical Interciliary Sulci (Frowning)
Lie across the root of the nose.
Transverse Interciliary Sulci (Concentrating)
The furrows radiating from the lateral corner of the eye to the side of the face.
- Are among the first acquired furrows to appear.
Optic Facial Sulci (Crows Feet)
The furrow of the upper (attached) border of the upper eyelid.
- Acquired
- May be completely absent
- Only partially present
- Continuous from one end of the upper eyelid to the other.
Superior Palpebral Sulcus
- Outer corner- creates a sharp angle
- Inner corner- creates a rounding angle
Angle Created With The Line of Closure - Inferior and Superior palpebral sulcus
The furrow of the lower (attached) border of the lower eyelid.
- Acquired
- May be completely absent
- Only partially present
- Continuous from one end of the lower eyelid to the other.
Inferior Palpebral Sulcus
This palpebral sulcus is shorter.
Inferior Palpebral Sulcus
The vertical, slightly curved furrow of the soft tissues of the cheek.
- Acquired
Bucco-Facial Sulcus
Located slightly lateral to the mouth.
Short Type of Bucco-Facial Sulcus
Located centrally on the cheek.
Longer Type of Bucco-Facial Sulcus
The furrow which orginates below the jawline and extends upward on each cheek (vertically).
- Acquired
Mandibular Sulcus
May develop in conjunction with folds of hanging skin.
Serrated Jawline (Multiple Form) - Mandibular Sulcus
The vertical furrows of the lips extending from within the mucous membranes into the integumentary lips.
- Acqured
Labial Sulci (Furrows of Age)
They appear first on the upper lip and later on the lower lip.
Labial Sulci- Order of Appearance
From middle age and/or after the loss of teeth, smoking.
Occurrance of Labial Sulci
The transverse, dipping furrows of the neck.
- Acquired
- Simple or multiple
Platysmal Sulci
- Broken
- Broken with short overlapping
- Continuous
Continuity of Forms- Platysmal Sulci
Vertical prominences of the neck; may be long or short.
- Acquired
- May be found on some older persons.
- There are several types
Chords of The Neck