glossary test 4 Flashcards
orifice
the entrance or outlet of any body cavity; an opening
origin
the attachment of a muscle which moves least when the muscle contracts; the beginning
oval
a frontal head form in which the head is generally egg shaped, with the cranium slightly wider than the jaws; most common geometric head form
overtone
a coloring modified by an overlying color; a color which visibly predominates more than general coloring; a wash
palatine bone
one of the bones forming the posterior part of the hard palate and lateral nasal wall between the inferior pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone and the maxilla
palpebrae
eyelid
parietal bones
2 bones that form the roof and part of the sides of the skull
parietal eminences
the rounded peak of the external convexity of the parietal bones; determines the widest part of the cranium
paste
a soft, moist opaque cosmetic with the consistency of dough and bound together with the aid of gum, starch, and water. if oils and fats are present, water is absent
patch of hair
a group of hairs of uniform length applied simultaneously as a method of hair replacement
pathological condition
diseased; due to disase
penetrating wounds
wounds that cause a puncture of the skin, a cavity, or an organ
perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone
superior portion of the bony nasal septum
petroleum jelly
a semi solid, mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum
phenol
an antiseptic/disinfectant employed to dry moist tissues and to bleach discolored tissues
philtrum
the vertical groove located medially on the superior lip; a natural facial marking
physiognomy
the study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features
pinna
the exterior ear
planes
surfaces having very little curvature
plaster of paris
calcium sulfate; a white powdery substance which forms a quick setting paste when mixed with water
platrrhine
a nasal classification which is short and broad and has the minimum of projection; common to individuals of african descent
platysma
thin layer of muscle covering anterior aspect of neck
platysmal sulci
the transverse, dipping furrow of the neck; an acquired facial marking
pledget
a small ball, cylinder or tuft often made of cotton
plug
any device as cotton, cloth, wood, etc used to fill or close an opening
point of entry
for hypodermic injection, a place (usually invisible) at which access to inner positions may be had
pores
minute depressions in the surface of the skin, as in the openings of the sweat glands
post embalming
treatments of a restorative nature performed after the embalming operation
posterior
position of direction; toward the back
post mortem
after death
pre embalming
treatments of restorative nature performed before the embalming operation
procerus
the muscle that draws the skin of the forehead inferiorly
professional portrait
a photograph or painting in which the subject has been posed and lighted flatteringly by a professional photographer or artist
profile
the side view of the human head
prognathism
projection of the jaw beyond the projection of the forehead
projection
the act of throwing forward; a part extending beyond the level of its surroundings
prosthetic device
an artificial device used to replace a limb, appendage, or other body part
proportions
the relationships of the size of one feature as compared with another feature or with the width or length of the face
protruding lobe
the rounded, anterior projection of the tip of the nose
protrusion
the state or condition of being thrust forward or projecting
puncture
a hole or would resulting from piercing
purse string suture
a suture made around the circumference of a circular opening or puncture to close it or to hold the margins in position
pus
a secretion from inflamed tissues; usually an opaque, creamy colored matter
pustule
a small elevation of the skin with an inflamed base, containing pus
pyramid
an apparently solid structure having a square base and 4 sides which meet at a central point
quadratus labii superioris
the large muscle from the cheekbone and lower rim of the eye socket which raises the upper lip
radiant energy
energy traveling through space in the form of electromagnetic waves of various lengths
radiate
to spread out form a common point
ramus
the vertical portion of the mandible
rat tail comb
a comb with a long, thin handle employed in curling hair
