Forms of the Front View Flashcards
The form of the periphery of the head is suggestive of a
Geometric shape
What are responsible for the classifications of the forms of the front view?
The relationship of length and width
The degree of curvature
How many major forms of head shapes are there from the front view?
7
The most common type of front views of the head is the
Oval figure
This form is an egg shape, with the cranium being slightly wider than the jaws
Oval Figure
The cranium in the oval figure is usually
Semi-circular
The jawline in the oval figure is
Curved
Describe the nose in the oval figure
Straight and proportional in length
The rounded form is the
Infantine type
Describe the round figure
low and broad forehead Cheeks full and prominent Chin globular Submandibular area rounding upward Mouth full lipped and wide Short nost Broad Possibly Concave
This form is usually broad and has very little curvature
Square
The square figure has been described as the
Strong type
This form is long and narrow
Oblong
The oblong form may be accompanied by
Hollow cheeks
This form is wider between the angles of the jaw than it is across the forehead
Triangular