RESTORATIVE ARTS [COMPS]

antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis

Abrasion

a localized accumulation of pus

Abscess

the process of taking in, as in a colored object which absorbs certain rays of light and reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color. (e.g., An apple is called red if the red rays are reflected and the other rays in the light are absorbed.)

Absorption

to bluntly adjoin another structure; for example, the line of eye closure (In normal repose, the eyelids should abut, not overlap.)

Abut

dimethylketone; a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs; a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover. (Also used to remove fingernail polish)

Acetone

a color not found in the visible spectrum; a neutral color such as white, black, gray, and silver and gold (for decorative purposes)

Achromatic color

facial markings that develop during one's lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles

Acquired facial markings

psychological; a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed

After-image

a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon surface

Airbrush

a bony ridge found on the inferior surface of the Maxilla and the superior surface of the Mandible which contains the sockets for the teeth

Alveolar processes

an abnormal protrusion of the alveolar process(es)

Alveolar prognathism

in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common

Analogous

a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position; an armature

Anchor

a bony angle formed by the junction of the posterior edge of the ramus of the mandible and the inferior surface of the body of the mandible; marks widest part of lower 1/3 of face

Angle of the mandible

the degree from vertical at which the surface(s) of a prominent feature projects

Angle of projection

the small convex prominence found lateral to the end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking

Angulus oris eminence

the groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking

Angulus oris sulcus

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

Anterior

the external openings of the nostril

Anterior nares

the inner rim of the ear

Antihelix

a small eminence obliquely opposite the Tragus on the superior border of the Lobe of the ear

Antitragus

a clear, thin, alkaline fluid which fills the anterior chamber of the eyeball

Aqueous humor

curved, as the beak of an eagle; as viewed from the profile, a nasal profile which exhibits a "hook" or convexity in its dorsum

Aquiline nasal profile

the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly

Arch of the wing

framework; a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration

Armature

to draw out liquids or gases by means of suction

Aspiration

lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion

Asymmetry

(1) in cosmetology, the vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); the initial application of cream or cosmetic; (2) the lower part of anything, the supporting part

Base

white, yellow, red, and brown; four hues which correspond to the pigments of the skin

Basic pigment

(Cross Stitch) a network of stitches which cross the borders of a cavity or excision to anchor fillers and to sustain tissues in their proper position

Basket weave suture

two sides (comparison of two sides of the face to observe the similarities and differences)

Bilateral

dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object

Bilateral differences

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

Bilateral view

an achromatic color; the absence of all color in pigmentation

Black

to whiten by removing color; to make pale

Blanch

a chemical which lightens or blanches skin discolorations

Bleach

the act of lightening a discoloration by hypodermic means or by surface compress. (the use of an oxidizing chemical to remove stain or discoloration)

Bleaching

color which escapes at the edge of a mixture

Bleed

to mix or intermingle colors smoothly; to make a gradual change from one color to another

Blend

light yellow in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color

Blonde

the horizontal portion of the lower jaw

Body of the mandible

(interrupted suture) a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues. (applied before embalming)

Bridge stitch

brown or copper-like in coloration

Bronze

the color of tanned leather

Brown

dark brown in coloration; a term commonly employed to describe hair color

Brunette

(ecchymosis) an injury caused by a blow without laceration; a contusion

Bruise

the space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the oral cavity

Buccal cavity

natural, shallow concavities of the cheeks which extend obliquely downward from the medial or lateral margins of the zygomatic bones

Buccal depressions

the principal muscle of the cheek which compresses the cheeks and forms the lateral wall of the mouth

Buccinator

the vertical furrow of the cheek; an acquired facial marking

Bucco-facial sulcus

dental prognathism

Buck teeth

see "phenol"

Carbolic acid

(crimson) purple-red in coloration

Carmine

the yellow pigment of the skin

Carotene

a specialized type of dense connective tissue; attached to the ends of bones and forming parts of structures, such as the nasal septum and the framework of the ear

Cartilage

casting; any object which has been made from a mold; the positive reproduction obtained from a negative impression

Cast

a chemical capable of drying tissues by searing; caustic

Cauterizing agent

a substance used to promote the adhesion of two separated surfaces, such as the lips, the eyelids, or the margins of an incision

Cement

reduced to carbon; the state of tissues destroyed by burning

Charred

a color having hue; a color of the visible spectrum

Chromatic color

the eyelashes

Cilia

a clear syrup-like liquid which evaporates, leaving a contractile, white film, a liquid sealer

Collodion

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

Color

colored glass, gelatin, or other substances which transmit light of certain wave lengths while absorbing the others

Colored filter

illumination of an identifiable hue

Colored light

a circle in which the primary, secondary, and intermediate hues are arranged in orderly intervals

Color wheel

the fleshy termination of the nasal septum at the base of the nose; located between the nostrils; the most inferior part of the mass of the nose

Columna nasi

directly opposite hues on the color wheel; any two pigmentary hues which, by their mixture in equal quantities, produce gray

Complements

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

Complexion

a broken bone which pierces the skin

Compound fracture

gauze or absorbent cotton saturated with water or an appropriate chemical and placed under or upon tissues to preserve, bleach, dry, constrict, or reduce swelling

Compress

exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface; a concavity

Concave

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

Concave-convex profile

a depressed profile form which may dip concavely from root to tip

Concave nasal 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 profile)

Concave 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

Concave-vertical profile

the concave shell of the ear; the deepest depression of the ear

Concha

treatments of a restorative nature performed during the embalming operation

Concurrent

a rounded prominence at the end of a bone forming an articulation; the posterior process of the ramus of the mandible

Condyle

a bruise

Contusion

the color of an object being converted or completely destroyed when one color of illumination strikes an object of a completely different color

Conversion

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

Convex

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

Convex-concave profile

(Roman, aquiline) a nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form. e.g. Roman, aquiline

Convex nasal 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 profile)

Convex profile

a profile variation in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin and upper project equally to an imaginary vertical line

Convex-vertical profile

blue, green, purple, or any intermediate pigmentary hue in which they predominate; a receding hue which creates the illusion of distance from the observer; a color of short wave lengths

Cool hue

vertical prominences of the neck; an acquired facial marking

Cords of the neck

the transparent structure which constitutes the anterior segment of the external layer of the eyeball

Cornea

the anterior, non-articulating process of the ramus of the mandible which serves as the insertion for the temporalis muscle

Coronoid process

having an abnormal amount of fat on the body

Corpulence

a pyramid-shaped muscle of facial expression which draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially

Corrugator

a media for beautifying the complexion and skin, etc

Cosmetic

a cosmetic medium composed of two, three, or all four basic pigments

Cosmetic compound

the initial application of a cream or paste cosmetic to skin tissues

Cosmetic base

the process of applying cosmetics to a surface

Cosmetizing

(beautician) a professional trained in the application of cosmetics and the styling of hair

Cosmetologist

the study of beautifying and improving the complexion, skin, hair, and nails

Cosmetology

that part of the human skull which encloses the brain

Cranium

a semi-solid cosmetic

Cream cosmetic