Restorative Arts: Physiognomical Descriptions of Common Facial Markings

Bucco-facial sulcus

(Acquired Facial Marking) The Vertical Furrows of the Cheek

Mandibular Sulcus

(Acquired Facial Marking) The furrow beneath the jawline, which rises vertically on the cheek

Inferior palpebral sulcus

(Acquired Facial Marking) The furrow of the lower attached border of the inferior palpebra

Nasolabial sulcus

(Acquired Facial Marking) The furrow originating at the superior border of the wing of the nose and extending to the side of the mouth

Superior palpebral sulci

(Acquired Facial Marking) The furrows of the superiors borders of the upper eyelids

Optic facial sulci (crow's feet)

(Acquired Facial Marking) The furrows radiating from the lateral corners of the eyes

Transverse frontal sulci

(Acquired Facial Marking) The furrows that cross the forehead, caused by the actions of the Occipitofrontalis muscle

Platysmal sulci

(Acquired Facial Marking) The transverse dipping furrows of the neck

Labial sulci (furrows of age)

(Acquired Facial Marking) The vertical furrows of the lips extending from within the mucous membrane into the integumentary lips

Interciliary sulci

(Acquired Facial Marking) The vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows

Cords of the Neck

(Acquired Facial Marking) Vertical prominences of the neck; may be long or short

Dimples

(Natural Facial Marking) Shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin, either rounded or vertical.

Nasal Sulcus

(Natural Facial Marking) The angular area between the posterior margins of the wings of the nose and the nasolabial fold.

Angulus oris sulcus

(Natural Facial Marking) The groove at the end of the line of closure of the mouth

Submental Sulcus

(Natural Facial Marking) The junction of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow.

Labiomental sulcus

(Natural Facial Marking) The junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow

Oblique palpebral sulcus

(Natural Facial Marking) The shallow curving groove inferior to the medial corner of the eyelids, moving laterally down

Angulus oris eminence

(Natural Facial Marking) The small convex prominence lateral to the end of the line of lip closure of the mouth.

Philtrum

(Natural Facial Marking) The vertical groove located medially on the upper lip located between the columna Nasi and the medial lobe of the mucous membrane of the upper lip

Nasolabial Fold

(Natural Facial Marking)The eminence or projection on the cheek adjacent to the corners of the mouth. Extends from the superior part of the posterior margin of the wing of the nose to the side of the mouth.

Sulcus

A crevice in the skin bordered by adjacent elevations

Groove

An elongated depression on a relatively level plane or surface.

Fold

An elongated prominence adjoining a surface