Restorative Art Vocab: D-H
eye shadow
a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid
eyebrow pencil
a cosmetic in pencil form for covering the hairs of the eyebrow, or creating an eyebrow where the hairs were removed
furrow
a crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations; sulcus
fossa
a depression; concave recess
digastricus
a double-bellied muscle which draws the hyoid bone superiorly
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
depressor anguli oris
a muscle of facial expression which depresses the angle of the mouth
depressor labii inferioris
a muscle of facial expression which draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral
grecian
a nasal profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip; a straight nasal profile
eminence
a prominence or projection of a bone
elevation
a raised surface or part
glabella
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
distortion
a state of being twisted or pushed out of natural shape or position
distention
a state of stretching out or becoming inflated
dilution
a substance thinned or reduced in concentration; a cosmetic lessened in brilliance
feature builder (tissue builder)
a substance used to elevate sunken (emaciated) tissues to normal level by hypodermic injection
highlight
a surface lying at right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light; the brighter part
eye cap
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 the posed eyelids
edema
abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissues or body cavities
electric spatula
an electrically-heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form
groove
an elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface
fold
an elongated prominence adjoining a surface
first degree burn
an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin
foramen magnum
an opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain
face
anatomically, the region from the base of the chin; physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin
discoloration
any abnormal color in or on the human body; may be removed by arterial injection
hypodermic
applied or administered beneath the skin
denture
artificial teeth
distal
away from the center of the body or point of attachment
deep
below the surface, or toward the central part of a structure
fracture
broken bone
ecchymosis
bruise; a discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues and generally attended by swelling
extraction
drawn or pulled out
emaciation
excessive leanness; a wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face
form
external shape; a mold for casting; produce a certain shape; to constitute existing elements
desiccation
extreme dehydration, often resulting in post-embalming discolorations
florid
flushed with red, when describing a complexion; not as vivid as ruddy
emollient
heavy moisturizer; creamy, thick, helps to retain moisture; a smoothing agent; having the power of softening living tissues; massage cream; cosmetic with this characteristic
dental tie
ligature around the superior and inferior teeth, employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position
dehydrated
loss of water from the body or tissues
facial proportions
mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face
dental prognathism (buck teeth)
oblique insertion of the teeth
frontal eminences
paired, rounded, unmargined prominences of the frontal bone found approximately one inch beneath the normal hairline
horizontal
parallel to the plane of the horizon
hemoglobin
red pigment; the protein coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles which serves to convey oxygen to the tissues, forming oxyhemoglobin
decomposition
separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial or autolytic enzymes
decapitation
separation of the head from the body
dimples
shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form; eg. one of the natural facial markings
hunting bow
shaped as a bent wood 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
eyebrows (supercilia)
superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches
dusky
swarthy; somewhat dark in color; when used to describe the complexion color
forehead
that part of the face above the eyes
facial markings
the 'character' lines of the face and neck; wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples
dissection
the act of cutting apart
hard palate
the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth
frontal bone
the anterior third of the cranium, forming the forehead and the anterior portion of the roof of the skull
excision
the area from which tissue has been removed
frontal process of the maxilla
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
eye socket
the bony region containing the eyeball; the orbital cavity
foundation
the complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology
derma (dermis, skin)
the corium, or true skin
firmness
the degree of rigidity or stability; a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax
fluorescent light
the illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp; the fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube
hypodermic tissue building
the injection of special creams or liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour
hypodermic injection
the insertion of chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle
dehydration (dessication)
the loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem; rendered thoroughly dry; exhausted of moisture
firm wax (wound filler)
the most viscous type of wax; a putty-like material used to fill large cavities or model features
epicranius (occipitofrontalis)
the muscle that draws the scalp posteriorly and inferiorly and raises the eyebrows
external auditory meatus
the opening or passageway of the ear
helix
the outer rim of the ear
epidermis
the outermost layer of skin; the cuticle or scarf skin
hairline
the outline of hair growth on the head or the face; the lowest centrally-located part of the hair of the cranium
embalming
the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms to temporarily inhibit decomposition and to restore an acceptable physical appearance
hue
the property of a color by which it is distinguished from other colors
funeral lighting
the quality and quantity of illumination used for presentation of casketed remains
enucleation
the removal of an entire mass or part, especially the tumor or the eyeball, without rupture
desquamation (skin slip)
the separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction
geometric
the shape of a plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc.
facial profiles
the silhouettes of the face from the side view
density
the thickness of the applied cosmetic
hidden stitch (intradermal suture)
the type of suture used to close incisions in a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis
height
the vertical measurement of a feature or a part of a feature; the distance above the base
frenulum
the vertical restraining fold of mucous membrane on the midline of the inside of each lip connecting with the gum
disarticulation
to disjoin bones
embed
to fix or fasten in place
depress
to lower inferiorly or to reduce projection
feather
to reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge; to 'taper'
excise
to remove as by cutting out
dorsum
top; the anterior protruding ridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the lobe
fourth degree burn
total evacuation (absence) of tissue
eyelids (palpebrae)
two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball
external pressure
weight applied to a surface
