Caused by muscles.
Facial Markings
Factors Responsible For Facial Markings
Facial markings come from the genetic make-up of our parents. We may share some similarities with our parents.
Heredity
The rule of tumb is that the number of facial markings we have increase in age. Aging factors:
Age
The main factor is exposure to the sun. People who are exposed to excessive amounts of sun:
Environment
The more muscle is worked, the firmer it becomes. The reverse is also true if muscles are not worked. They can soften and sag. Either way, it can affect the number and description of our facial markings.
Muscle Striation and Action
The affect of gravity will cause a difference in appearance when the body is:
Position of The Body
Lying Down
Supine Position
Condition of The Body
A linear crevice in the skin accompanied by bordering elevations.
Furrow (Sulcus, Wrinkle)
An elongated depression on a surface or relatively level plane.
Groove
An elongated prominence of flesh which abuts convexly against an adjacent surface; an enlongated prominence adjoining a surface.
Fold
Those facial markings that are present from birth.
Natural Facial Markings
Those facial markings which may develop.
Acquired Facial Markings
Natural Facial Markings (9)
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.
Philtrum
Form of the borders of the philtrum:
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Centrally or low.
Position of the greatest depth of the philtrum
The prominence of the anterior part of the cheek adjacent to the corners of the mouth which runs from the superior margin of the nasal wing to the side of the mouth.
Nasolabial Fold
The small angular area formed by the junction of the posterior margin of the nasal wing and the superior end of the nasolabial fold.
Nasal Sulcus
The shallow, curving groove below the inner corner of the eyelids, moving laterally downward.
Oblique Palpebral Sulcus
The small convex prominence lateral to the end of the line of lip closure.
Angulus Oris Eminence
The groove at each end of the line of closure of the mouth.
Angulus Oris Sulcus
The angulus oris sulcus at this time is a small, triangular depression.
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