Facial Markings
What are some names as facial markings?
Wrinkles, Depressions and projections
Main factor that affects most people is exposure to the sun. Excessive exposure leads to darker complexion with more lines and firmer skin texture
Environment
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
Philtrum
The groove at each end of the line of closure of the mouth
Angulus oris sulcus
furrow originating at the superior border of the wing of the nose and extending to the side of the mouth
Nasolabial sulcus
Definition - some facial markings come from our genetic make up, and similarities may be shared with other family members
Heredity
Factors included, loss of muscle mass, stretching of skin, skin care routine during life
Age
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
Nasolabial fold
The junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow.
Labiolmental sulcus
transverse frontal sulci
The state that the deceased body is in when the embalmer receives it can affect the facial markings
Condition of the Body
A crevice in the skin bordered by adjacent elevations
Furrow/Sulcus/Wrinkle
The angular area between posterior margins of the wing of the nose and the nasolabial fold
Nasal sulcus
junction of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow
Submental sulcus
vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows
interciliary sulci
Because we live on a planet of positive gravity, objects will fall or sag downward in the direction of the earth.
Position of the Body - Now, WHY is this important?
inferior pull vs posterior and lateral pull
elongated depression on a relatively level plane or surface
Groove
The shallow curving groove inferior to the medial corner of the eyelids, moving laterally downward.
Oblique palpebral sulcus
Shallow depressions located on the cheek or chin, either vertical or rounded
Dimples
furrows radiating from the lateral corners of the eyes
Optic facial sulci (HELPER HINT - CROWS FEET)
Muscles are firm when worked and in reverse will atrophy if not worked. Either way, it can affect the number and description of our facial markings.
Muscle striation and action
Elongated prominence adjoining a surface
Fold
small convex prominence lateral to the end of the line of lip closure of the mouth
Angulus oris eminence
Philtrum
Nasolabial Fold
Nasal sulcus
Oblique palpebral sulcus
Angulus oris sulcus
Labiomental sulcus
Submental sulcus
Dimples
Natural facial markings
2 parts
1) furrows of the superior borders of the upper eyelid
2)furrow of the lower attached border of the inferior palpebra
1) Suprior palpebral sulci
2)Inferior palpebral sulcus