Glossary Flashcards
antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis
abrasion
a localized accumulation of pus
abscess
the process of taking in, as in a colored object which absorbs certain rays of light and reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color (e.g., An apple is called red if the red rays are reflected and the other rays in the light are absorbed.)
absorption
to bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure
abut
dimethyl ketone; a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs; a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover
acetone
a color not found in the visible spectrum; a neutral color such as white, black, gray, and silver and gold (for decorative purposes)
achromatic color
facial markings that develop during one’s lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles
acquired facial markings
a process of mixing colored lights on a surface on which the wave lengths of each are combined; adding two or more colored lights together to create another color of light
additive method
sticking to or adhering closely; substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surfaces
adhesive
a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist
aerosol
psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed
after-image
a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a surface
airbrush
a bony ridge found on the inferior surface of the maxilla and the superior surface of the mandible which contains the sockets for the teeth
alveolar process
an abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es)
alveolar prognathism
in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common
analogous
a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature
anchor
a bony angle formed by the junction of the posterior edge of the ramus of the mandible and the inferior surface of the body of the mandible; marks widest part of lower 1/3 of face
angle of the mandible
the degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects
angle of projection
the small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking
angulus oris eminence
the groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking
angulus oris sulcus
before death
antemortem
before or in front of; an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part
anterior
the external openings of the nostrils
anterior nares
the inner rim of the ear
antihelix
a small eminence obliquely opposite the tragus on the superior border of the lobe of the ear
antitragus
a clear, thin, alkaline fluid which fills the anterior chamber of the eyeball
aqueous humor
curved, as the beak of an eagle; as viewed from the profile, a nasal profile which exhibits a “hook” or convexity in its dorsum
aquiline
the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly
arch of the wing
framework; a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration
armature
to draw out liquids or gases by means of suction
aspiration
lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion
asymmetry
(1) in cosmetology, the vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); the initial application of cream or cosmetic; (2) the lower part of anything, the supporting part
base
four hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin
basic pigment
(cross stitch) a network of stiches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position
basket weave suture
those areas of the fleshly lips, cheeks, chin, and neck which exhibit hair growth
beard area
two sides
bilateral
dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object
bilateral differences
an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature
bilateral view
an achromatic color; the absence of all color in pigmentation
black
to whiten by removing color; to make pale
blanch
a chemical which lightens or blanches skin discolorations
bleach
the act of lightening a discoloration by hypodermic means or by surface compress
bleaching
color which escapes at the edge of a mixture
bleed
to mix or intermingle colors smoothly; to make a gradual change from one color to another
blend
light yellow in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color
blonde
the horizontal portion of the lower jaw
body of the mandible
a raised support; the arched portion of the nose which is supported by the nasal bones; a structure or span connecting two parts of a mutilated bone
bridge
(interrupted suture) a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues
bridge stitch
brightness; in colored illumination, the quantity of illumination passing through a color transparency
brilliance
brown or copper-like in coloration
bronze
the color of a tanned leather
brown
dark brown in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color
brunette
the space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the oral cavity
buccal cavity
natural, shallow concavities of the cheeks which extend obliquely downward from the medial or lateral margins of the cheekbones
buccal depressions
the principle muscle of the cheek which compresses the cheeks and forms the lateral wall of the mouth
buccinator
the vertical furrow of the cheek; an acquired facial marking
bucco-facial sulcus
dental prognathism
buck teeth
to oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means; a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat, extreme cold, caustic material, radiation, friction, or electricity
burn
in cosmetology, a compressed powder
cake
purple-red in coloration; (aka crimson)
carmine
the yellow pigment of the skin
carotene
a specialized type of dense connective tissue; attached to the ends of bones and forming parts of structures, such as the nasal septum and the framework of the ear
cartilage
casting; any object which has been made from a mold; the positive reproduction obtained from a negative impression
cast
a chemical capable of drying tissues by searing; caustic
cauterizing agent
a substance used to promote the adhesion of two separated surfaces, such as the lips, the eyelids, or the margins of an incision
cement
reduced to carbon; the state of tissues destroyed by burning
charred
(intensity) brightness or dullness of a color
chroma
a color having hue; a color of the visible spectrum
chromatic color
the eyelashes
cilia
a clear syrup-like liquid which evaporates, leaving a contractile, white film; a liquid sealer
collodion
a visual sensation perceived by the eye and the mind due to the activity and vibration of light
color
in cosmetology, a substance used to impart color to an object; dye, pigment, ink, or paint
colorant
colored glass, gelatin, or other substances which transmit light of certain wave lengths while absorbing the others
colored filter
illumination of an identifiable hue
colored light
a circle in which the primary, secondary, and intermediate hues are arranged in orderly intervals
color wheel
the fleshy termination of the nasal septum at the base of the nose; located between the nostrils; the most inferior part of the mass of the nose
columna nasi
directly opposite hues on the color wheel; any two pigmentary hues which, by their mixture in equal quantities, produce gray
complements
the color and texture of the skin, especially that of the face
complexion
a broken bone which pierces the skin
compound fracture
gauze or absorbent cotton saturated with water or an appropriate chemical and placed under or upon tissues to preserve, bleach, dry, constrict, or reduce swelling
compress
exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface; a concavity
concave
a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip
concave-convex profile
a depressed profile form which may dip concavely from root to tip (also see retrousse and infantine)
concave nasal profile
a basic facial profile form in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip (e.g. infantine, retrousse, and least common)
concave profile
a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line
concave-vertical profile
the concave shell of the ear; the deepest depression of the ear
concha
treatments of a restorative nature performed during the embalming operation
concurrent
a rounded prominence at the end of a bone forming an articulation; the posterior process of the ramus of the mandible
condyle
the outline or surface form
contour
a bruise
contusion
the color of an object being changed or completely destroyed when one color of illumination strikes an object of a completely different color
conversion
curved evenly; resembling a segment of the outer edge of a sphere
convex
a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip
convex-concave profile
(Roman, aquiline) a nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form
convex nasal profile
a basic profile form in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip (most common)
convex profile
a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin and upper lip project equally to an imaginary vertical line
convex-vertical profile
blue, green, purple, or any intermediate pigmentary hue in which they predominate; a receding hue which creates the illusion of distance from the observer; a color of short wave lengths
cool hue
vertical prominences of the neck; an acquired facial marking
cords of the neck
the anterior, non-articulating process of the ramus of the mandible which serves as the insertion for the temporalis muscle
coronoid process
having an abnormal amount of fat on the body
corpulence
a cosmetic technique which consists of highlighting those parts of the face or individual features to enlarge or bring them forward or shadowing them to reduce the appearance of size or deepen a depression
corrective shaping
a pyramid-shaped muscle of facial expression which draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially
corrugator
a media for beautifying the complexion and skin, etc
cosmetic
a cosmetic medium composed of two, three, or all four basic pigments
cosmetic compound
the initial application of a cream or paste cosmetic to skin tissues
cosmetic base
the process of applying cosmetics to a surface
cosmetizing
(beautician) a professional trained in the application of cosmetics and the styling of hair
cosmetologist
the study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails
cosmetology
that part of the human skull which encloses the brain
cranium
a semi-solid cosmetic
cream cosmetic
the horizontal plate of the ethmoid bone separating the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity
cribiform plate
see basket weave
cross stitch
(vertex) the topmost part of the head
crown
(optical facial sulcus) the furrows radiating from the lateral corner of the eye; acquired facial markings
crows feet
the superior and anterior bifurcating branches of the antihelix of the ear
crura of the antihelix
the origin of the helix which is flattened in the concha
crus of the helix
a commercially-prepared solvent used to remove dead cuticle from the nails and obstinate scabs
cuticle remover
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
a material employed to fill cavities or excisions and to serve as a foundation for the superficial wax restoration
deep filler
loss of water from the body or tissues
dehydrated
(desiccation) the loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem; rendered thoroughly dry; exhausted of moisture
dehydration
the thickness of the applied cosmetic
density
(buck teeth) oblique insertion of the teeth
dental prognathism
ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position
dental tie
to lower inferiorly 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 inferiorly and slightly lateral
depressor labii inferioris
(dermis, skin) the corium, or true skin
derma
(skin slip) the separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction
desquamation
(see dehydration)
desiccation
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; natural facial markings
dimples
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
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; examples include: talcum powder and cosmetic powder
drying powder
swarthy; somewhat dark in color; when used to describe the complexion color
dusky
the organ of hearing
ear
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
to fix or fasten in place
embed
a prominence or projection of a bone
eminence
the process of making color appear more vivid by illuminating it with a light of the same color
emphasis
the removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture
enucleation
the muscle that draws the scalp posteriorly and inferiorly and raises the eyebrows
epicranius (occipitofrontalis)
the outermost layer of skin; the cuticle or scarf skin
epidermis
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
(supercilia) superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches
eyebrows
a cosmetic in pencil 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
eyecap
(palpebrae) two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball
eyelids
a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid
eye shadow
the bony region containing the eyeball; the orbital cavity
eye socket
anatomically, the region from the eyes to the base of the chin; physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin
face
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
the degree of rigidity or stability; a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax
firmness
(wound filler) the most viscous type of wax; a putty-like material used to fill large cavities or model features
firm wax
an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin
first degree burn
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 or “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
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 or features
frontal
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
(wrinkle) a crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations
furrow
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 neutral, achromatic color resulting from the mixture of black and white pigments; a color resulting from the mixture of complementary pigmentary 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
an elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface
groove
the 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
(intradermal suture) type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis
hidden stitch
a surface lying at right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light; the brighter part
highlight
parallel to the plane of the horizon
horizontal
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
any liquid or semi-liquid of the body; e.g. the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball
humor