MOR 345 Restorative Art SGR 1.1

Define the oval geometric head shape.

1. Cranium slightly wider than jaw, 2. jaw line is curved, and 3. nose is usually straight and proportional in length

List and describe the three dimensions of form in Restorative Art.

1. Length - verticle measurements of a facial feature, 2. Width - horizontal measurement of a facial feature, and 3. Projection - measurement of the extension of a facial feature beyond its surroundings.

Describe the diamond geometric head shape.

1. Medial tapering in both forehead and the jaw line, 2. Widest across the zygomatic bones, 3. narrow in with in forehead and jaw, 4. eyes are likely to be well separated.

List three examples of "minor" restorative art procedures.

1. Simple sutures to close incisions and minor lascerations or feature allignment, 2. incision, 3. Clean cut lascerations, 4. Jagged edges, 5. Reduction of swelling, 6. minor intergumentary waxing, 7. hypodermic tissue building, 8. dehydration, desiccation and emaciation, 9. simple hair attachment, and 10. bleaching or blanching of discoloration.

According to the lesson notes, what are three examples of pre-embalming restorative art treatments?

1. feature alingment, 2. temporary sutures, 3. suturing of clean cuts, 4. support of fractured cranial and facial bones, 5. excisions for restorative purposes, 6. excisions or cutting away of tissue and 7. hypodermic injection of cauterant for the trauma case.

List three examples of "major" restorative art procedures.

1. feature reconstruction, 2. attachment of dismembered parts, 3. deep wound cavity treatment, and 4. treatment of third degree burns.

According to the lesson notes, what are three examples of co-embalming restorative art treatments?

1. sustaining proper feature alignment, 2. control of swelling, 3. internal tissue building, 4. humectants, and 5. modifying agents.

According to the lesson notes, what are three examples of post-embalming restorative art treatments?

1. wax restorations, 2. external cosmetics, 3. hypodermic tissue building, 4. reduction of swelling, 5. hair restorations, 6 external bleaching of discolorations, 7. excisions, and 8. suturing of incisions.

How many basic facial profile views are there?

3

How many geometric head shapes are there?

7

Differentiate between the terms anterior and posterior.

Anterior is the front or a position toward the forward position while posterior is the back or a position towards the rear position.

What is an alternate term for the vertical facial profile?

Balanced profile

What is the least common facial profile?

Concave

What is the most common facial profile?

Convex

Define the inverted triangular geometric head shape.

Great width at forehead, narrowness between the angles of the jaw and mouth is narrow.

Define the square geometric head shape.

Length is equal to the width, hairline and eyebrows are nearly horizontal, mouth and jaws are wide, angles of the jaw are low and wide and wide forehead.

Differentiate between the terms medial and lateral.

Medial is toward the middle of the body while lateral it toward the sides of the body or away from the medial plane.

Differentiate between minor and major restorative art.

Minor restorative art requires minimal effort, time and technical skill or knowledge while major restorative procedures require maximum effort, time and technical skill and knowledge.

Define the triangular geometric head shape.

Narrow in the forehead, great width between the angles of the jaw, mouth tends to be wide, nose is fleshy and broad, tendency to have heavy jowls, chin is broad and square.

Describe the mouth and nose of an oblong geometric head shape.

Nose is generally long and prominent at the tip and the mouth tends to narrow.

What is the most common geometric head shape?

Oval

What is an alternate term for the infantine geometric head shape?

Round

What is an alternate term for the square geometric head shape?

Strong headshape

Differentiate between the terms superior and inferior.

Superior is toward the head while inferior is toward the feet.

Define the concave facial profile.

The forehead protrudes from the eyebrows to the hairline and the chin protrudes from the projection of the upper lip.

Define the convex facial profile.

The forehead recedes from the eyebrows to the hairline and the chin recedes from the projection of the upper lip.

Describe the round geometric head shape.

The jaw line and cranium are round, the jaw and cranium are very full and convex.

What is the least common geometric head shape?

Triangular

Define the oblong geometric head shape.

Vertical measurements greatly exceed the transverse measurements, nose is generally long and prominent at the tip, hollow cheeks may be seen, forehead is narrow and high and mouth tends to narrow.

Concave 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).

Convex 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).

Concave-convex profile

a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip.

Define the concave-convex facial profile.

a facial profile variation in which the forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip.

Concave-vertical 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.

Define the concave-vertical facial 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.

Define the convex-vertical facial 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.

Triangular

a frontal head form in which the face is wider between the angles of the mandible than it is at the forehead; representing a triangle in shape; formed by three lines and having three angles; least common geometric head form.

Square (Strong)

a frontal head form in which the head is broad and exhibits very little curvature; the forehead is wide and the angles of the mandible are usually low as well as wide; e.g. strong

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.

Oblong

a frontal head form in which the head is long and narrow throughout.

Diamond

a frontal-view geometric head shape which is widest across the cheekbones, narrowing in width in both the forehead and the jaws.

Depression

a hollow or shallow concave area in a surface.

Using the course glossary, define the term depression.

a hollow or shallow concave area in a surface.

Lateral

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

Convex-vertical 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-concave profile

a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip.

Define the convex-concave facial profile.

a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip.

Eminence

a prominence or projection of a bone.

Inverted triangle

a three-sided figure whose base is superior to its apex; when used to describe a frontal-view geometric headshape, a head which is wide at the forehead and narrow at the jaw.

Recession

a type of surface formed by the withdrawal of a part from its normal position.

Using the course glossary, define the term recession.

a type of surface formed by the withdrawal of a part from its normal position.

Length

a vertical dimension.

Color

a visual sensation perceived by the eye and the mind due to the activity and vibration of light.

Define the vertical facial profile.

aka balanced profile, the forehead, eyebrows, upper lip and chin are all located on the same imaginary vertical plane.

Bilateral view

an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature.

Frontal

anterior; the anterior view of the face or features.

Anterior

before or in front of; an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part.

Inferior

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

Symmetry

correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts that are on opposite sides of the face.

Convex

curved evenly; resembling a segment of the outer edge of a sphere.

Concave

exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface; a concavity.

Form

external shape; a mold for casting; produce a certain shape; to constitute existing elements.

Using the course glossary, define the term form.

external shape; a mold for casting; produce a certain shape; to constitute existing elements.

Three-quarter view

in reference to a photograph, a view which reveals the fullness of the cheeks.

Round (Infantine)

infantine; a frontal head form in which the head exhibits maximum curvature; e.g. infantile.

Asymmetry

lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion.

Median plane (Mid-sagittal plane)

mid-sagittal plane; situated or placed in the middle of the body dividing it into the right and left halves.

Superior

more elevated in place or position; higher; upper; anatomically towards the head.

Medial

nearer to the midline; opposite of lateral direction.

Define the vertical-concave facial profile.

one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin protrudes more than the upper lip.

Vertical-concave profile

one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin protrudes more than the upper lip.

Define the vertical-convex facial profile.

one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin recedes from the projection of the upper lip.

Vertical-convex profile

one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin recedes from the projection of the upper lip.

Vertical profile (Balanced profile)

one in which the forehead, upper lip, and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line; a.k.a. Balancedprofile.

Major restoration

one requiring a long period of time, are extensive, require advanced technical skill, and expressed written consent to perform.

Minor restoration

one requiring minimum effort, skill, or time to complete.

Horizontal

parallel to the plane of the horizon; transverse plane.

Vertical

perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; balanced.

Posterior

position of direction; toward the back.

Post-embalming treatments

restorative procedures performed after the embalming operation.

Pre-embalming treatments

restorative procedures performed before the embalming operation.

Oblique

slanting or inclined, neither perpendicular nor horizontal.

Inclination

slope; deviation from the horizontal or vertical; oblique.

Describe in detail the concept of anatomical position.

standing upright, with palms turned out.

Projection

the act of throwing forward; a part extending beyond the level of its surroundings.

Using the course glossary, define the term projection.

the act of throwing forward; a part extending beyond the level of its surroundings.

Restorative Art

the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color.

Using the course glossary, define Restorative Art.

the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color.

Complexion

the color and texture of the skin, especially that of the face.

Width

the dimension of an object measured across from side to side.

Norm

the most common characteristics of each feature; typical, common, average.

Using the course glossary, define the term norm.

the most common characteristics of each feature; typical, common, average.

Contour

the outline or surface form.

Internal tissue building

the process of restoring natural fullness to the facial features during the embalming process using techniques such as a higher rate of flow, intermittent drainage, intravascular pressure, and humectant chemicals.

Profile (Silhouette view)

the side view of the human head; silhouette view.

Protrusion

the state or condition of being thrust forward or projecting

Physiognomy

the study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features.

Using the course glossary, define the term physiognomy.

the study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features.

Bilateral

two sides.

Anatomical position

used as a reference in describing body parts to one another in which the body is erect, feet together, palms forward, and thumbs are pointed away.