glossary test 2 Flashcards

1
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helix

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the outer rim of the ear

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2
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hidden stitch

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(intradermal suture); type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis

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3
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horizontal

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parallel to the place of the horizon

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4
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horseshoe curve

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roughly U shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve

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5
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humor

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any liquid or semi liquid, ex. the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball

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6
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hunting bow

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shaped as a bent 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

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7
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hypodermic injection

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the insertion of chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle

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hypodermic tissue building

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the injection of special creams or liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour

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9
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incision

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a clean cut into tissue or skin

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10
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incisive fossa

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the depression between the mental eminence and the inferior incisor teeth

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incisor teeth

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the four teeth located anteriorly from the midline on each jaw; used for cutting

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12
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inclination

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slope; deviation from the horizontal or vertical; oblique

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13
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infantine

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babyish, childlike in regard to much adipose tissue; also refers to a facial profile

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14
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inferior

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beneath; lower in plane or position; the undersurface of an organ or indicating a structure below another structure; toward the feet

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15
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inferior nasal conchae

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the lowermost scroll shaped bones on the sidewalls of the nasal cavity

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inferior palpebral sulcus

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the furrow of the lower attached border of the inferior palpebra; an “acquired” facial marking

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17
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infranasal prognathism

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a form of prognathism in which the base of the nasal cavity protrudes abnormally

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18
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inner canthus

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eminence at the medial corner of the closed eyelids

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19
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integumentary lips

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superiorly, the skin portion of the upper lip from the attached margin of the upper mucous membrane to the base of the nose; inferiorly, the skin portion of the lower lip from the attached margin of the lower mucous membrane to the labiomental sulcus

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20
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interciliary sulci

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the vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows; “acquired” facial markings

21
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intermediate hue

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a pigmentary hue produced by mixing, in equal quantities, a primary hue with its adjacent secondary hue on the color wheel

22
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intertragic notch

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a notch or opening between the tragus and the antitragus of the ear

23
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inversion

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tissues turned in an opposite direction or folded inward

24
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inverted triangle

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three sided figure whose base is superior to its apex; when used to describe a frontal view geometric head shape, ahead which is wide at the forehead and narrow at the jaws

25
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jawline

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the inferior border of the mandible

26
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labia

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lips

27
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labial sulci

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the vertical furrows of each lip extending from within the mucous membranes into the integumentary lips; acquired facial markings, ex furrows of age

28
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labiomental sulcus

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the junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow; a natural facial marking

29
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lacerate

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a cut or tear into irregular segments

30
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laceration

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an irregularly torn or jagged wound, ranging from superficial scratches to deep tears in the tissues

31
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lanugo

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(peach fuzz) the downy hair of a fetus, children, or women

32
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lateral

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a position or direction away from the midline; to the side

33
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leak

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escape of blood or fluid

34
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length

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a vertical dimension

35
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leptorrhine

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a nasal index common in individuals of western european descent having a long, narrow, and high bridge

36
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levator anguli oris

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a muscle of facial expression which elevates the angle of the mouth

37
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levator labii superioris alaeque nasi

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a muscle of facial expression which elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostril opening; the common elevator

38
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levator labii superioris

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a muscle of facial expression which elevates and extends the upper lip

39
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levator palpebrae superioris

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a muscle of facial expression which raises the upper eyelid

40
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ligate

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to tie or bind using cord, wire, or thread

41
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ligature

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thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones

42
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line of closure

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the line that forms between two structures, such as the lips or the eyelids when in a closed position, which marks their place of contact with each other

43
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linear sulci

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eyelid furrows which are short and broken, extending horizontally on the palpebrae themselves and which may fan from both the medial and lateral corners of the eyes

44
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lip wax

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a soft restorative wax, usually tinted, used to surface the mucous membranes or to correct lip separations

45
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liquid cosmetics

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a fluid, colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended

46
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liquid sealer

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a quick drying fluid adhesive

47
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lobe

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a part or projection, more or less rounded; ex the inferior part of the ear or the projection of the nose overlying the lower lateral cartilages

48
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loop stitch

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a single, noose like suture, not pulled taut before knotting, which stands from the skin and which anchors restorative material

49
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major restoration

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those requiring a long period of time, are extensive, require advanced technique skill, and expressed written consent to perform