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Side A ------ Side B
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
to bluntly adjoin another structure: for example, the line of the eye closure ------ Abut
dimethylketone: a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs: a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover ------ 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 ones lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles. ------ Acquired facial markings
sticking to or adhering closely: substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surfaces ------ Adhesive
a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist ------ Aerosol
psychological: a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed ------ After-image
a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a 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 teeth ------ Alveolar process
an abnormal protrusion of the Alveolar Process(es) ------ Alveolar prognthism
to cut off a limb: to dismember ------ Amputate
in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common ------ Analogous
descriptive references for locating anatomical structures by means of the anatomical structures which are known ------ Anatomical guides
the body is erect, feet together, palms facing forward, and thumbs pointed away from the body ------ Anatomical position
a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position: an armature ------ Anchor
Angulus: a sharp turn formed by the meeting of two borders or surfaces ------ Angle
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 ------ 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 death ------ antemortem
before or in front of: an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part ------ Anterior
the external nostril openings ------ 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
an opening ------ Aperture
watery: prepared with water as a solvent ------ Aqueous
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 nose which exhibits a hook or convexity in its dorsum ------ Aquiline
a structure which exhibits a curved or bow-like outline ------ Arch
the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly ------ Arch of the wing
containing minute interspaces in a tissue ------ Areolar
framework: a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration ------ Armature
to draw out liquids or gasses by means of suction ------ Aspiration
lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion ------ Asymmetry
in cosmetology, the vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); the initial application of a cream or cosmetic ------ 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
the lower part of anything, the supporting part ------ Base
those areas of the fleshy lips, cheeks, chin, and neck which exhibit hair growth ------ Beard Area
two sides ------ Bilateral
dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object ------ Bilateral differences
the bilateral view: an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature ------ Bilateral silhouette
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 ------ 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
a thin vesicle on the skin containing liquid matter ------ Blister
having relatively large patches of color somewhat different from the remainder of the coloring ------ Blotched
light yellow in coloration: a term commonly employed to describe hair color ------ Blonde
the horizontal portion of the lower jaw ------ Body of the mandible
a raised support: the arched portion of the nose which is supported by the nasal bones: a structure or span connecting two parts of the mutilated bone ------ Bridge
(interrupted suture) a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues ------ Bridge stitch
brightness: in colored illumination, the quantity of illumination passing through a color transparency  ------ Brilliance
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 cheekbones ------ Buccal depressions
the principle 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
to oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means: a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat ------  Burn
in cosmetology, a compressed powder ------ Cake
any malignant neoplasm, marked by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells ------ Cancer
(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 the bones and forming parts of structures ------ 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 hollow place or area ------ Cavity
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 suspension for pigments in a liquid vehicle bound together in such a manner that there is no separation of particles ------ Colloid
a visual sensation perceived by the eye and the mind due to the activity of and vibration of light ------ Color
in cosmetology, a substance used to impart color to an object: dye, pigment, ink or paint ------ Colorant
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
forming a part of ingredient ------ Component
a broken bone which pierces the skin ------ Compound fracture
gauze or absorbent cotton saturate with water or an appropriate chemical and placed under or upon tissues ------ Compress
exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface: a concavity ------ Concave
afacial profile variation in which the forehead protudes 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 ------ Concave profile
a facial profile 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
sensory nerves in the retina of the eye having to do with color detection ------ Cones of the eye
to contract or compress ------ Constrict
the outline or surface form ------ Contour
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 in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip ------ Convex-concave profile
a nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form ------ Convex nasal profile
a profile form in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip (most common) ------ Convex profile
a profile 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 ------ 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 cosmetic technique to highlight the face to reduce the appearance of size or deepen a depression ------ Corrective shaping with cosmetics
a pyramid-shaped muscle of the facial expression which draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially ------ Corrugator
a preparation for beautifying the complexion and skin ------ 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
the top of a curve (as a wave) where the direction changes ------ Crest
the horizontal plate of the ethmoid bone separating the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity ------ Cribriform plate
deep purplish-red in coloration ------ Crimson
(vertex) the topmost part of the head ------ Crown
the superior and anterior bifurcating brances of the antihelix of the ear ------ Crura of the Antihelix
the origin of the helix which is flattened in the concha ------ Crus of the helix
a commercially-prepared solvent used to remove dead cuticle from the nails and obstinate scabs ------ Cuticle remover
separation fo the head from the body: to decapitate is the act of such separation ------ Decapitation
separation of the compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial or autolytic enzymes ------ Decomposition
a material employed to fill cavities or excisions and to serves as a foundation for the superficial wax restoration ------ Deep filler
loss of water from the body or tissues ------ Dehydrated
the loss of moisture from the body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem ------ Dehydration
having the component parts closely compacted together: relatively opaque ------ Dense
the thickness of the applied cosmetic ------ Density
(buck teeth) oblique insertion of the teeth ------ Dental prognathism
ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position ------ Dental tie
Artificial Teeth ------ Denture
to lower inferiorly or to reduce projection ------ Depress
a hollow or concave region: the lowering of a part ------ Depression
a muscle of facial expression which depresses the angle of the mouth ------ Depressor anguli oris
a muscle of facial expression which draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral ------ Depressor labii inferioris
a state or degree of being deep ------ Depth
(dermis, skin) the corium, or true skin ------ Derma
(skin slip) the separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction ------ Desquamation
rendered thoroughly dry: exhausted of moisture ------ Desiccation
a variation from the common or established ------ Deviations
a frontal-view geometric head shape which is widest across the cheekbones, narrowing in width in both the forehead and the jaws ------ Diamond
a double bellied muscle which draws the hyoid bone superiorly ------ Digastrcus
a substance thinned or reduced in concentration: a cosmetic lessened in brilliance ------ Dilution
shallow depression located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form: natural facial markings ------ Dimples
disjoining of bones ------ Disarticulate
the act of cutting apart ------ Dissection
to expand or swell ------ Distend
a state of stretching out or becoming inflated ------ Distention
a state of being twisted or pushed out of natural shape or position ------ Distortion
top: the anterior protruding ridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the lobe ------ Dorsum
a wooden or metal rod used as a armature ------ Dowel
a compacted cake-type cosmetic of red coloration ------ Dry rouge
a non-preserving powder utilized in the setting cosmetics and a wax firming agent.  Examples: Talcum powder, Cornstarch ------ Drying powder
freedom from wetness: a condition of tissues necessary for the adhesion of cement, sealer, deep filler or wax ------ Dryness
(swarthy) somewhat dark in color: when used to describe the complexion color ------ Dusky
(pinna) the organ of hearing ------ Ear
(bruise) a discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues and generally accompanied by swelling ------ Ecchymosis
Abnormal accumulation of fluids in the tissues or body cavities ------ Edema
an electrically-heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form ------ Electric Spatula
a raised surface or part ------ Elevation
a relatively long and slightly dipping curve ------ Elliptical curve
excessive leanness: a wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face ------ Emaciation
the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms ------ Embalming
to fix or fasten in place ------ Embed
a prominence or projection of a bone ------ Eminence
a smoothing agent having the ability to soften tissues: massage cream or a cosmetic possessing this characteristic ------ Emollient
using the same color of light as the color of the object ------ Emphasis
a permanent misture of two or more immiscible substances (oil and water) which are united with the aid of a binder (gum) or emulsifier (soap) ------ Emulsion
the removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture ------ Enucleation
the outmost layer of the skin: the cutical or scarf skin ------ Epidermis
a clear, volatile liquid used as a wax solvent or to remove grease, oil, and adhesive tape stains ------ Ether
turn outward ------ Evert
the area from which tissue has been removed.  Excise - to remove as by cutting out ------ Excision
any visible surface which is to remain uncovered or unclothed ------ Exposed area
the opening or passageway of the ear ------ External auditory meatus
weight applied to a surface ------ External pressure
drawn or pulled out ------ Extraction
(supercilium) also the superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches ------ Eyebrows
a cosmetic in pencil form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow ------ Eyebrow pencil
a thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal or plastic placed beneath the eyelids to restore natural curvature ------ Eyecap
(palpebrae) two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball ------ Eyelids
a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid: the cosmetic colorant so applied ------ Eye Shadow
(orbit) the bony region containing the eyeball: the orbital cavity ------ Eye Socket
anatomically, the region from the eyes to the base of the chin:physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin ------ Face
the character line of the face and neck: wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples ------ Facial markings
the silhouettes of the face from the side view ------ Facial profiles
mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face ------ Facial proportions
to reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge, to taper ------ Feather
material used to fill a large cavity (eg.. plaster of paris and cotton, liquid sealer and cotton) ------ Filler
the degree of rigidity or stability: a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax ------ Firmness
(wound filler) the most viscous type of wax: a putty-like material used to fill in large cavities or model features ------ Firm wax
(hyperemia)  an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin ------ First Degree Burn
Flushed with red, when describing a complexion: not as vivid as ruddy ------ Florid
the illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp: the flourescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube ------ Fluorescent Light
an elongated prominence adjoining a surface ------ Fold
an opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain ------ Foramen magnum
the quality of a color to draw attention by means of its intensity or advancing characteristics ------ Force
that part of the face above the eyes ------ Forehead
a depression: a concavity ------ Fossa
the complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology ------ Foundation
Total evacuation (absence) of tissue ------ Fourth degree burn
broken bone ------ Fracture
the vertical restraining fold of the mucous membrane on the midline of the inside of each lip connecting the lip with the gum ------ Frenulum
Anterior: the anterior view of the face or features ------ Frontal
the anterior third of the cranium, forming the forehead and the anterior portion of the roof of the skull ------ Frontal Bone
paired, rounded, unmargined prominences of the frontal bone found approximately one inch beneath the normal hairline ------ Frontal eminences
the ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone ------ Frontal process of the maxilla
the quality and quantity of the illumination used for presentation of the casketed remains ------ Funeral Lighting
(wrinkle) a crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations ------ Furrow
The ascending process of the upper jaw ------ Frontal process of the maxilla
a light, open-mesh variety of muslin or similar material ------ Gauze
the shape of plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc. ------ Geometric
a single bony prominence of the frontal bone located between the superciliary arches in the inferior part of the frontal bone ------ Glabella
a syrupy, colorless liquid obtained from fats or oils as a by-product of the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids ------ Glycerin
a neutral, achromatic color resulting from the mixture of black and white pigments ------ Gray
(straight nasal profile) a nasal profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip ------ Grecian
the hue resulting from the mixture of yellow and blue pigments ------ Green
an elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface ------ Groove
the outline of hair growth on the head or face: the lowest centrally located part of the hair of the cranium ------ Hairline
a grouping of hairs, affixed by suturing, utilized in hair restorations ------ Hair Patch
the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth ------ Hard Palate
the outline of the exterior margins of the head ------ Head shape
the vertical measurement of a feature or part of a feature: the distance above the base ------ Height
the outer rim of the ear ------ Helix
red pigment: the protein coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles which serves to convey oxygen to the tissues forming oxyhemoglobin ------ Hemoglobin
a surface lying at the right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light: the brighter part ------ Highlight
application fo a color which is lighter or brighter then the complexion and would highlight the complexion ------ Highlighting with cosmetics
Application of a color darker then the complexion color would shadow the complexion ------ Shadowing with cosmetics
roughly u-shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve ------ Horseshoe curve
the property of a color by which it is distinguiushed from other colors ------ Hue
any liquid or semi-liquid of the body, as the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball ------ Humor
shaped as a bent wood weapon with a central belly: resembling a cupid bow ------ Hunting bow
the injection of chemicals directly into the tiessues through the use of a syringe and needle ------ Hypodermic injection
the injection of a special creams of liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour ------ Hypodermic tissue building
giving or casting of light ------ Illumination
(white light) the illumination resulting from the glowing of a heater filament ------ Incandescent light
a clean cut into tissue or skin ------ Incision
the depression between the mental eminence and the inferior incisor teeth ------ Incisive fossa
the four teeth located anteriorly from the midline of each jaw, used for cutting ------ Incisor teeth
slope: deviation from the horizontal or vertical: oblique ------ Inclination
a blue dye: a deep violet blue designated by newton as one of the seven prismatic colors ------ Indigo
babyish, childlike in regard to much adipose tissue ------ Infantine
beneath: lower in plane or position, toward the feet ------ Inferior
the lowermost scroll-shaped bones on the sidewalls of the nasal cavity ------ Inferior nasal conchae
the furrow of the lower attached border of the inferior palpebra: an acquired facial marking ------ Inferior palpebral sulcus
the reaction of the tissues to injurious agents, usually characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain ------ Inflammation
a form of prognathism in which the base of the nasal cavity protrudes abnormally ------ Infranasal prognathism
the part of the invisible spectrum adjacent to the red end of the visible spectrum ------ Infrared
to restrain, hinder, or retard ------ Inhibit
to introduce forcibly into the circulatory system, tissues, etc.  with a hypodermic syringe or the like ------ Inject
eminence at the inner corner of the closed eyelids ------ Inner canthus
Superiorly, the skin portion of the upper lip and Inferiorly the skin of the lower lip. (mucous membrane & Labiomental sulcus) ------ Integumentary lips
existing in a high degree or brilliance: vivid ------ Intense
to beomce more brilliant or more vivid in color ------ Intensify
(chroma) the brightness or dullness of a hue ------ Intensity
the vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows: acquired facial markings ------ Interciliary sulci
a pigmentary hue produced by mixing, in equal quanties, a primary hue with its adjacent secondary hue on the color wheel ------ Intermediate hue
a notch or opening between the tragus and the antitragus of the ear ------ Intertragic notch
(hidden suture) a type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis ------ Intradermal suture
tissues turned in an opposite direction or folded inward ------ Inversion
a three side figure whose base is superior to its apex ------ Inverted triangle
the inferior border of the mandible ------ Jawline
(simultaneous contrast) any two hues seen together which modify each other in the direction of their complements ------ Juxtaposition
Lips ------ Labia
(furrows of age) the vertical furrows of each lip extending from within the mucous membranes into the integumentary lips: acquired facial markings ------ labial sulci
the junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow: a natural facial marking ------ Labiomental sulcus
to cut or often tear into irregular segments ------ Lacerated
an irregularly torn or jagged wound, ranging from the superficial scratches to deep tears in the tissues ------ Laceration
oil from sheep wool ------ Lanolin
(peach fuzz) the downy hair of a fetus, children, or women ------ Lanugo
toward the side ------ Lateral
escape of blood or fluids ------ Leak
a vertical dimension ------ Length
a nasal index common to individuals of Western European descent having a long, narrow, and high-bridge ------ Leptorrhine
a muscle of facial expression which elevates the angle of the mouth ------ Levator anguli oris
a muscle of the facial expression which elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostril opening: the common elevator ------ Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
a muscle of facial expression which elevates and extends the upper lip ------ Levator labii superioris
a muscle of facial expression which raises the upper eyelid ------ Levator palpebrae superioris
to tie or bind using cord, wire, or thread ------ Ligate
thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones ------ ligature
to shine:  a form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye to make sight possible ------ light
the line that forms between two structures, such as the lips or the eyelids when in a closed position, which marks their place ------ Line of closure
eyelid furrows which are short and broken, extending horizontally on the palpebrae themselves - may fan from both the medial and lateral corners ------ Linear sulci
a small, flat brush having soft hairs of uniform length ------ Lip brush
a soft restorative wax, usually tinted, used to surface the mucous membranes or to correct lip separations ------ Lip wax
a fluid, facial colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended ------ Liquid cosmetic
a quick-drying fluid adhesive ------ Liquid sealer
an aqueous mixture or powder with a suspending agent ------ Liquid suspension
the fatty inferior one-third of the ear ------ Lobe
a single, nose -like suture, not pulled taut before knotting, which stands from the skin and which anchors restorative materials ------ Loop Stitch
a red-purple or purplish-red color ------ Magenta
those requiring a long period of time, are extensive, require advanced technical skill, and expressed written consent to perform ------ Major restoration
the cosmetic material: the way in which one is painted: the process of application of a cosmetic ------ makeup
the horsehoe-shaped bone forming the inferior jaw ------ Mandible
Glenoid fossa: forms the temporal mandibular joint ------ Mandibular Fossa
inferior jaw protrudes ------ Mandibular prognathism
the furrow beneath the jawline which rises vertically on the cheek: an acquired facial marking ------ Mandibular sulcus
A stitch used to hold the mouth closed:  passed through the jaw at the medium plane ------ Mandibular suture
the boundaries or edges ------ Margins
a cosmetic preparation used to darken the eyelashes ------ Mascara
(face mask) anything that hides or conceals, as cosmetics ------ Mask
a soft, white, oily preparation used as a protective coating for external tissues: a base for cream cosmetics and a wax softener: an emollient ------ Massage cream
muscles of mastication which close the mandible ------ Masseter muscles
the rounded projection on the inferior portion of the temporal bones just posterior to the lobe of the ear ------ Mastoid process
having a dull finish: as afforded by the application of loose powder, lack of sheen ------ Matte
a paired bone with several process that form the skeletal base of most of the superior face, roof of the mouth and sides of nasal cavity ------ Maxilla
superior jaw protrudes ------ Maxillary prognathism
middle: nears the medial plane ------ Medial
tiny prominence on the midline of the superior mucous membrane ------ medial lobe
derma-surgery or restorative wax ------ Medium wax
the brown to black-brown pigment in the epidermis and hair ------ melanin
a triangular projection on the inferior portion of the anterior mandible ------ Mental eminence
elevates and protrudes the inferior lip, wrinkles the skin over the chin ------ Mentalis muscle
a nasal classification which is medium broad and medium-low bridges: common to individuals of asian descent ------ mesorrhine
those requiring a minimum effort, skill or time to complete ------ Minor restoration
a composition of two or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other ------ Mixture
constructing a form with a pliable material such as wax or clay ------ Modeling
variations of one hue: tints, tones, and shades of one hue ------ Monochromatic
to diversify with spots or blothes of a different color (or shade) ------ Mottle
a device used in the mouth for shaping the contour of the lips ------ Mouth former
the visible red surfaces of the lips: the lining membrane of body cavities which communicate with the exterior ------ Mucous membranes
A stitch used to hold the mouth closed:  passed through muscle tangent to the inferior jaw ------ Musculature suture
to reduce the intensity of a color by the addition of another color ------ Mute
disfigured by a loss of a natural part by force ------ mutilated
directly inferior to the glabella and forming a dome over the superior portion of the nasal cavity ------ Nasal bones
the orifice in the bony face bounded by the margins of the nasal bones and the maxilla ------ nasal cavity
the sharp, bony projection located medially at the inferior margin of the nasal cavity ------ Nasal spine of the maxilla
the angular area between the posterior margin of the wing of the nose and the nasolabial fold: a natural facial marking ------ nasal sulcus
the eminence of the cheek and adjacent to the mouth: extending from the superior / posterior margin of the wing of the nose to the side of the mouth ------ Nasolabial fold
the furrow originating at the superior border of the wing of the nose and extending to the side of the mouth ------ Nasolabial sulcus
depression superior to the medial portion of the superior palpbrae: an acquired facial marking ------ Naso-orbital fossa
that that are present at birth, hereditary ------ Natural facial markings
areas of color in the tissues normally darker then the adjacent areas ------ Natural shadows
an instrument used to impel specially designed metal pins (with wire attached to each pin) into bone.  Normal use would be as a mouth closures ------ Needle Injector
a new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor or growth ------ neoplasm
a birthmark: a congenital skin blemish: any congenital anomaly, including various type of birthmarks and all types of moles ------ Nevus
the most common characteristics of each feature: typical, common, average ------ Norm
a relatively deep indentation, usually between two projections ------ Notch
slanting or inclined, neither perpendicular nor horizontal ------ Oblique
the shallow, curing groove below the medial corner of the eyelids: a natural facial marking ------ Oblique palpebral sulcus
a frontal head form in which the head is long and narrow throughout ------ Oblong
lowest part of the back and base of the cranium, forming a cradle for the brain ------ Occipital bone
the prominence at the center of the external surface of the occipital bone ------ Occipital protuberance
Epicranius: draws the scalp posteriorly and anteriorly and raises the eyebrows ------ Occipitofrontalis muscle
a coloring medium in which the pigments are combined with petroleum product ------ Oil-base cosmetics
a yellow-tan of medium value with a greenish tinge ------ Olive
the state of being opaque ------ Opacity
not transparent or translucent: not allowing light to pass through a concealing cosmetic ------ Opaque
(crows feet)  the furrows radiating from the lateral corner of the eye: acquired facial markings ------ Optic facial sluci
the mouth: the orifice containing the teeth and tongue ------ Oral cavity
the hue obtained from the mixture of red and yellow: a secondary color of pigments ------ Orange
close the eyelids: compresses the lacrimal sacs ------ Orbicularis oculi muscles
closes the lips ------ Orbicularis oris muscle
(orbit) the Eye socket ------ Orbital cavity
bags under the eyes: the fullness between the inferior palpebrae and the oblique palpebral sulcus ------ Orbital pouch
the entrance or outlet of any body cavity: an opening ------ Orifice
the attachment of a muscle which moves least when the muscle contracts: the beginning ------ Origin
an adornment or embellishment ------ ornamental
a frontal head form in which the head is generally egg-shaped, with the cranium slightly wider then the jaws: most common geometric head form ------ Oval
a coloring modified by an overlying color: a color which visibly predominates more then general coloring: a wash ------ Overtone
one of the bones forming the posterior part of the hard palate: between the interior pterygoid plate of the spheniod bone / maxillia ------ Palatine bone
the eyelids both superior and inferior ------ Palpebrae
a face powder cosmetic pressed into a flat cake ------ Pancake
two bones that form the roof and part of the sides of the skull ------ Parietal bones
the rounded peak of the external convexity of the parietal bones: determines the widest part of the cranium ------ Parietal eminence
a soft, moist opaque cosmetic with the consistency of dough ------ Paste
a group of hairs of uniform length applied simultaneously as a method of hair replacement ------ Patch of hair
diseased: due to a disease ------ Pathological condition
wounds entering the interior of an organ or cavity ------ Penetrating wounds
superior portion of the bony nasal septum ------ perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone
a semi-solid, yellow mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum ------ Petroleum jelly
(carbolic acid) an antiseptic/disinfectant employed to dry moist tissues and to bleach discolored tissues ------ Phenol
the vertical groove located medially on the superior lips: a natural facial marking ------ Philtrum
the study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features ------ Physiognomy
a coloring matter which can be applied to an object, when combined with some type of vehicle ------ pigment
a powder (usually composed of dry, pulverized pigments and talcum) employed to impart color to the skin ------ pigment powder
the Prange system: the basis for mortuary cosmetology ------ Pigment theory
(ear) the auricle or projected part of the exterior ear ------ Pinna
surface having very little curvature ------ Planes
calcium sulfate: a white powdery substance which forms a quick setting paste when mixed with water ------ Plaster of Paris
a nasal classification which is short and broad and has the minimum of projection: common to individuals of African descent ------ Platyrrhine
thin layer of muscle covering anterior aspect of neck ------ Platysma muscle
the transverse, dipping furrow of the neck: acquired facial marking ------ Platysmal sulci
a small ball, cylinder, or tuft often made of cotton ------ Pledget
any device as cotton, cloth, wood, etc.  used to fill or close an opening ------ Plug
a place (usually invisible) at which access to inner positions may be had ------ Point of Entry
minute depressions in the surface of the skin, as in the openings of the sweat glands ------ pores
treatments of a restorative nature performed after the embalming operation ------ Post-embalming
toward the rear or caudal end: toward the back: dorsal ------ Posterior
after death ------ Postmortem
any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding ------ Powder
a device used to blow powder onto a surface ------ powder atomizer
a device containing hairs or bristles set in a handle: used to apply and/or remove powder ------ Powder brush
a soft, circular pad for applying powder ------ powder puff
treatments of a restorative nature performed before the embalming operation ------ pre-embalming
three pigmentary hues:  red, yellow, and blue, which can be combined to make all other hues ------ Primary hue
draws the skin of the forhead inferiorly ------ procerus muscle
a photograph or painting in which the subject has been posed and lighted flatteringly by a professional photographer or artist ------ Professional portrait
the side profile of the human head ------ Profile
projection of the jaw(s) beyond the projection of the forehead ------ Prognathism
the act of throwing forward: a part extending beyond the level of its surroundings ------ Projection
an artifical device used to replace a limb, appendage, or other body part ------ Prosthetic device
the relationships of the size of one feature as compared with another feature or with the width or length of the face ------ Proportions
the rounded, anterior projection of the tip of the nose ------ Protruding lobe
the state or condition of being thrust forward or projecting ------ Protrusion
a hole or slight wound resulting from piercing ------ Puncture
a color between blue and red: a secondary hue of pigments ------ Purple
a suture made around the circumference of a circular opening or puncture to close it or to hold the margins in position ------ Purse string suture
a secretion from inflamed tissues: usually an opaque, creamy colored matter ------ pus
a small elevation of the skin with the inflamed base, containing pus ------ Pustule
an apparently solid structure having a square base and four triangular sides which meet at a central point ------ Pyramid
energy traveling through space in the form of electromagnetic waves of various lengths ------ Radiant energy
to spread out from a common point ------ Radiate
the vertical portion of the mandible ------ Ramus
a dark, purplish-red color ------ Raspberry
a comb with a long, thin handle employed in curling hair ------ rat-tail comb
a darkened, air-dried area on the skin resulting from removal of the epidermis while shaving ------ razor burn
redistribution of massage cream or cosmetics to insure a uniform density ------ reblend
the withdrawal of a part from its normal position ------ recession
a four-sided figure having four right angles ------ Rectangular
to dimish in size, mass or projection ------ Reduce
the return of light waves from surfaces: the blending or folding back of a part upon itself ------ Reflection
to lay at rest ------ Repose
the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color ------ Restorative art
a nose which is turned up superiorly at its tip ------ Retrousse
the border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of a circular or curving form, as the rim of an eye socket ------ rim
(laughing muscle) the narrow superficial band of muscle which pull the angle of the mouth laterally ------ Risorius Muscle
the long, rod-shaped sensory bodies of the retina of the eye responsive to light but not color ------ Rods of the eye
the aquiline profile of the nose ------ Roman
the apex (top) of the pyramidal mass of the nose which lies directly inferior to the forehead: the concave dip inferior to the forehead (profile view) ------ Root
(infantine) a frontal head form in which the head exhibits maximum curvature ------ Round
an acronym for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet ------ ROYGBIV
red complexion: having a healthy reddish color, said of the the complexion, more vivid then florid ------ Ruddy
a yellowish, sickly color of the complexion ------ Sallow
a visual aspect indicating the vividness of the hue in the degree of difference from a gray of the same lightness ------ Saturation
a crust over a healing sore or wound ------ scab
fossa between the inner and outer rims of the ear: the shallowest depression of the ear ------ Scapha
a bright red color inclining toward orange ------ Scarlet
a quick-drying liquid which leaves a hard, thin transparent coat or layer through which moisture cannot pass ------ sealer
to cauterize tissues by heat or chemical in order to provide a dry foundation ------ sear(ing)
those resulting in acute inflammation of the skin and blisters ------ second degree burn
equal mixture of two primary pigmentary hues (orange, green and purple) ------ Secondary hue
almost opaque: not transparent or translucent ------ semi-opaque
vertical cartilage dividing nasal cavity into two chambers, responsible for asymmetry of the nose ------ septum
notched on the edge like a saw ------ Serrated
to have been cut or broken apart: disjoined ------ severed
a hue into which various quantities of black are mixed:  the darkened hue ------ Shade
surfaces which do not lie at right angles to the source of illumination or are obscured by other surfaces and which reflect little or no light ------ Shadow
shine: as of the reflection of natural oils of the skin ------ Sheen
the growth of hair located anterior of the ears ------ sideburns
the lateral walls of the nose between the wings and the bridge ------ sides of the nose
fractured bone does not pierce the skin ------ simple fracture
to burn superficially as the hair which shows partial destruction from scorching heat ------ Singe
surface restorer ------ Soft wax
a substance (usually liquid) capable of, or used in, dissolving something ------ Solvent
a flat, blunt, kinfe_like instrument used for mixing cosmetics and modeling: a palette knife ------ Spatula
visible bands of color, the progressive arrangement of colors ------ Spectrum
an appliance as of wood, metal, etc.. used to keep in place or protect a displaced or movable part ------ Splint
a liquid cosmetic so compounded that it can be atomized to provide a means of application to a surface ------ Spray cosmetic
an elastic, porous mass of interlacing horny fibers which are permanently attached: used to absorb water ------ sponge
the vertical surface of the temporal bone ------ Squama
(strong) a frontal head form in which the head is broad and exhibits very little curvature: the angles of the mandible are usually low as well as wide ------ Square
to discolor with foreign matter: an area so discolored ------ Stain
any substances or agents which will cause an external discoloration to be removed or lessened ------ Stain removers
(cornstarch) used as a dusting powder and an absorbent: used to firm wax ------ Starch
a muscle of the neck that is attached to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and to the sternum and clavical ------ Sternocleidomastoideus Muscle
a small, rounded, stiff brush, all bristles are the same length, used to simulate pores on wax: stencil brush ------ Stipple brush
(grecian) a nasal profile in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip: the most common nasal profile ------ Straight nasal profile
situate or occurring beneath the skin ------ Subcutaneous
lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness or color; muted ------ Subdued
describing those portions which lie immediately inferior to the mandible ------ submandibular
the junction of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow; a natural facial marking ------ submental sulcus
method of diminishing the wave lengths of light by superimposing two or more color transparencies over the same light source ------ subtractive method
situated as a depression; concave ------ sunken
the inferior part of the forehead just superior to the median ends of the eyebrows ------ Superciliary arches
eyebrows ------ Supercilium
anatomically towards the head ------ Superior
the furrow of the superior border of the upper eyelid: an acquired facial marking ------ superior palpebral sulcus
region between the supercilium and the superior palpebrae ------ supraorbital margins
(surface filler) a wax used to fill shallow depressions; which is sofer and more pliable then wound filler ------ surface restorer
restoration to a normal position or level through surgical excision ------ surgical reduction
a substance in which particles of ground pigments are mixed with a fluid but are undissolved ------ suspension
to provide support for; to hold in a fixed position ------ sustain
act of sewing; also the completed stitch ------ suture
a bit of cotton or cloth used for removing moisture or discharges from mucous membranes as well as for applying bleaches or liquid disinfectants ------ Swab
dark-colored complexion, as a face made swarthy by the tropical sun ------ Swarthy
correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts that are on opposite sides of the face ------ Symmetry
a form which receded away from a given point; a form which becomes gradually smaller toward one end; to reduce gradually from the center ------ taper
inferior portion of the sides and base of the cranium, inferior to the parietal bones and anterior to the occipital bone ------ Temporal bones
the concave surface of the head overlying the temporal bone ------ Temporal cavity
muscle of mastication which helps to close the mandible (the strongest chewing muscle) ------ Temporalis muscles
property of holding fast, adhesiveness ------ tenacity
limit; end; the part which terminates ------ Termination/Terminal
the hue which results from the mixture of two secondary pigmentary hues ------ Tertiary hue
a brush with a relatively large tuft of good quality, fine bristles, such as a black sable or finch ------ Texturizing brush
destruction of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues; seared, charred or roasted tissue ------ third degree burn
in reference to a photograph, a view which reveals the fullness of the cheeks ------ three quarter view
a hue into which various quantities of white are mixed ------ Tint
a powder which is lightly colored with non-moisture absorbing pigments ------ Tinted powders
the extremity of anything which tapers (eg.  the tip of the nose) ------ Tip
a substance used to elevate sunken (emaciated) tissues to normal level by hypodermic injection ------ Tissue builder
a hue mixed with either a small quantity of gray or the complement of the hue, resulting in a dulling the hue ------ Tone
a small wig or patch of false hair covering a bald spot; a hairpiece ------ Toupee
elevation protecting the ear passage (external auditory meatus) ------ Tragus
transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate perception of distinct image; somewhat transparent ------ Translucent
having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen ------ Transparent
furrows which cross the forehead; acquired facial markings ------ transverse frontal sulci
a physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence ------ Trauma
a frontal head form in which the face is wider between the angles of the mandible then it is at the forehead (least common geometric head form) ------ Triangular
depression between the crura of the ear; the second deepest depression of the ear ------ Triangular fossa
a spontaneous new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass ------ Tumor
in liquids, muddy with particles of extraneous matter, no clear or transparent ------ Turbid
invisible rays of the spectrum lying outside the violet end of the visible spectrum ------ Ultraviolet
a coloring (opaque) applied to an area which, when dry, will be covered with wax or another colorant ------ Undercoat
the angled cut of the borders of an excision, made so that the skin surface will overhang the deeper tissues ------ Undercut
a part which is, or will be, hidden from view ------ Unexposed area
the lightness or darkness of a hue ------ Value
changes in form, extent, etc; things somewhat different from another of the same kind ------ Variations
a material combined with pigments so they may be applied more easily ------ Vehicle
the top of the head ------ Vertex
perpendicular to the plane of the horizon, balanced ------ Vertical
one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin protrudes more then the superior mucous membrane ------ Vertical-concave profile
one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin recedes less then the superior mucous membrane ------ Vertical-Convex profile
(balanced) one in which the forehead, upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line ------ Vertical profile
the semi-fluid, transparent substance which lies between the retina and the lens of the eyeball ------ Vitreous humor
brilliance; intensely bright color(s) ------ Vivid
the degree of brilliance ------ Vividity
bone of the nasal cavity situate between the nasal passages on the median plane; forms inferior/posterior portion of the septum ------ Vomer bone
areas of the skin surface which, during life, are naturally reddened, cosmetics used to restore the warmth that the red gives ------ Warm color areas
a color which appears in the spectral band, characterized by long wave-lengths; a color which makes an object appear closer and larger ------ Warm hue
a restorative modeling or surfacing material composed of beeswax ------ Wax
the line of color change at the junction of the wet and dry portions of each mucous membrane ------ Weather line
the aspect of physical heaviness associated with different colors ------ Weight
the color of pure snow ------ White
a ray of light which contains all the hues of the visible spectrum, in such proportion that the light appears colorless or natural ------ White light
the dimension of an object measured across from side to side ------ Width
lateral lobes of the nose ------ Wings of the nose
the length of wire employed to connect two structures which are undamaged such as remaining parts of a bone ------ wire bridging
(inversion, draw stitch) a method of sewing an incision along the edges without entering the opening, whereby the suture becomes invisible ------ Worm suture
the processes on the temporal and zygomatic bones; determines the widest part of the face ------ Zygomatic arch
one of the lesser concavities of the face located on the lateral portion of the cheek inferior to the zygomatic arch ------ Zygomatic arch depression
small bones of the cheeks; widest part of the cheek ------ Zygomatic bones
the lateral rim of the eye socket formed by a process of the frontal bone and the process of the zygomatic bone ------ Zygomaticofrontal process
muscles of the face which draw the superior lip posteriorly, superiorly, and anteriorly ------ Zygomaticus major muscles
muscles of the face which draw the superior lip posteriorly and anteriorly ------ Zygomaticus minor muscles

Side A ------ Side B
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
to bluntly adjoin another structure: for example, the line of the eye closure ------ Abut
dimethylketone: a colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs: a solvent for restorative wax, or a stain remover ------ 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 ones lifetime, primarily as a result of repetitious use of certain muscles. ------ Acquired facial markings
sticking to or adhering closely: substances which may be applied in order to sustain contact of two surfaces ------ Adhesive
a colloidal solution dispensed as a mist ------ Aerosol
psychological: a visual impression remaining after the stimulus has been removed ------ After-image
a pressured atomizer utilized for spraying liquid paint or cosmetic upon a 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 teeth ------ Alveolar process
an abnormal protrusion of the Alveolar Process(es) ------ Alveolar prognthism
to cut off a limb: to dismember ------ Amputate
in color harmony, two or more hues which have the same hue in common ------ Analogous
descriptive references for locating anatomical structures by means of the anatomical structures which are known ------ Anatomical guides
the body is erect, feet together, palms facing forward, and thumbs pointed away from the body ------ Anatomical position
a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position: an armature ------ Anchor
Angulus: a sharp turn formed by the meeting of two borders or surfaces ------ Angle
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 ------ 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 death ------ antemortem
before or in front of: an anatomical term of position and direction which denotes the front or forward part ------ Anterior
the external nostril openings ------ 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
an opening ------ Aperture
watery: prepared with water as a solvent ------ Aqueous
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 nose which exhibits a hook or convexity in its dorsum ------ Aquiline
a structure which exhibits a curved or bow-like outline ------ Arch
the inferior margin of the nasal wing which forms a distinct concave arc superiorly ------ Arch of the wing
containing minute interspaces in a tissue ------ Areolar
framework: a material, commonly of pliable metal or wood, employed to provide support for a wax restoration ------ Armature
to draw out liquids or gasses by means of suction ------ Aspiration
lack of symmetry, balance, or proportion ------ Asymmetry
in cosmetology, the vehicle in a cosmetic (oil base); the initial application of a cream or cosmetic ------ 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
the lower part of anything, the supporting part ------ Base
those areas of the fleshy lips, cheeks, chin, and neck which exhibit hair growth ------ Beard Area
two sides ------ Bilateral
dissimilarities existing in the two sides or halves of an object ------ Bilateral differences
the bilateral view: an inferior or superior viewpoint which permits the comparison of the two sides or halves of an object or facial feature ------ Bilateral silhouette
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 ------ 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
a thin vesicle on the skin containing liquid matter ------ Blister
having relatively large patches of color somewhat different from the remainder of the coloring ------ Blotched
light yellow in coloration: a term commonly employed to describe hair color ------ Blonde
the horizontal portion of the lower jaw ------ Body of the mandible
a raised support: the arched portion of the nose which is supported by the nasal bones: a structure or span connecting two parts of the mutilated bone ------ Bridge
(interrupted suture) a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissues ------ Bridge stitch
brightness: in colored illumination, the quantity of illumination passing through a color transparency  ------ Brilliance
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 cheekbones ------ Buccal depressions
the principle 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
to oxidize or to cause to be oxidized by fire or equivalent means: a tissue reaction or injury resulting from the application of heat ------  Burn
in cosmetology, a compressed powder ------ Cake
any malignant neoplasm, marked by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells ------ Cancer
(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 the bones and forming parts of structures ------ 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 hollow place or area ------ Cavity
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 suspension for pigments in a liquid vehicle bound together in such a manner that there is no separation of particles ------ Colloid
a visual sensation perceived by the eye and the mind due to the activity of and vibration of light ------ Color
in cosmetology, a substance used to impart color to an object: dye, pigment, ink or paint ------ Colorant
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
forming a part of ingredient ------ Component
a broken bone which pierces the skin ------ Compound fracture
gauze or absorbent cotton saturate with water or an appropriate chemical and placed under or upon tissues ------ Compress
exhibiting a depressed or hollow surface: a concavity ------ Concave
afacial profile variation in which the forehead protudes 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 ------ Concave profile
a facial profile 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
sensory nerves in the retina of the eye having to do with color detection ------ Cones of the eye
to contract or compress ------ Constrict
the outline or surface form ------ Contour
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 in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip ------ Convex-concave profile
a nasal profile which exhibits a hump in its linear form ------ Convex nasal profile
a profile form in which the forehead recedes from the eyebrows while the chin recedes from the plane of the upper lip (most common) ------ Convex profile
a profile 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 ------ 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 cosmetic technique to highlight the face to reduce the appearance of size or deepen a depression ------ Corrective shaping with cosmetics
a pyramid-shaped muscle of the facial expression which draws the eyebrows inferiorly and medially ------ Corrugator
a preparation for beautifying the complexion and skin ------ 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
the top of a curve (as a wave) where the direction changes ------ Crest
the horizontal plate of the ethmoid bone separating the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity ------ Cribriform plate
deep purplish-red in coloration ------ Crimson
(vertex) the topmost part of the head ------ Crown
the superior and anterior bifurcating brances of the antihelix of the ear ------ Crura of the Antihelix
the origin of the helix which is flattened in the concha ------ Crus of the helix
a commercially-prepared solvent used to remove dead cuticle from the nails and obstinate scabs ------ Cuticle remover
separation fo the head from the body: to decapitate is the act of such separation ------ Decapitation
separation of the compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial or autolytic enzymes ------ Decomposition
a material employed to fill cavities or excisions and to serves as a foundation for the superficial wax restoration ------ Deep filler
loss of water from the body or tissues ------ Dehydrated
the loss of moisture from the body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem ------ Dehydration
having the component parts closely compacted together: relatively opaque ------ Dense
the thickness of the applied cosmetic ------ Density
(buck teeth) oblique insertion of the teeth ------ Dental prognathism
ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position ------ Dental tie
Artificial Teeth ------ Denture
to lower inferiorly or to reduce projection ------ Depress
a hollow or concave region: the lowering of a part ------ Depression
a muscle of facial expression which depresses the angle of the mouth ------ Depressor anguli oris
a muscle of facial expression which draws the lower lip inferiorly and slightly lateral ------ Depressor labii inferioris
a state or degree of being deep ------ Depth
(dermis, skin) the corium, or true skin ------ Derma
(skin slip) the separation of the epidermis from the dermis as a result of putrefaction ------ Desquamation
rendered thoroughly dry: exhausted of moisture ------ Desiccation
a variation from the common or established ------ Deviations
a frontal-view geometric head shape which is widest across the cheekbones, narrowing in width in both the forehead and the jaws ------ Diamond
a double bellied muscle which draws the hyoid bone superiorly ------ Digastrcus
a substance thinned or reduced in concentration: a cosmetic lessened in brilliance ------ Dilution
shallow depression located on the cheek or chin in a rounded or vertical form: natural facial markings ------ Dimples
disjoining of bones ------ Disarticulate
the act of cutting apart ------ Dissection
to expand or swell ------ Distend
a state of stretching out or becoming inflated ------ Distention
a state of being twisted or pushed out of natural shape or position ------ Distortion
top: the anterior protruding ridge of the nose from the root to the tip of the lobe ------ Dorsum
a wooden or metal rod used as a armature ------ Dowel
a compacted cake-type cosmetic of red coloration ------ Dry rouge
a non-preserving powder utilized in the setting cosmetics and a wax firming agent.  Examples: Talcum powder, Cornstarch ------ Drying powder
freedom from wetness: a condition of tissues necessary for the adhesion of cement, sealer, deep filler or wax ------ Dryness
(swarthy) somewhat dark in color: when used to describe the complexion color ------ Dusky
(pinna) the organ of hearing ------ Ear
(bruise) a discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood within the tissues and generally accompanied by swelling ------ Ecchymosis
Abnormal accumulation of fluids in the tissues or body cavities ------ Edema
an electrically-heated blade used to dry moist tissues, reduce swollen tissues, and restore contour to natural form ------ Electric Spatula
a raised surface or part ------ Elevation
a relatively long and slightly dipping curve ------ Elliptical curve
excessive leanness: a wasted condition resulting in sunken surfaces of the face ------ Emaciation
the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms ------ Embalming
to fix or fasten in place ------ Embed
a prominence or projection of a bone ------ Eminence
a smoothing agent having the ability to soften tissues: massage cream or a cosmetic possessing this characteristic ------ Emollient
using the same color of light as the color of the object ------ Emphasis
a permanent misture of two or more immiscible substances (oil and water) which are united with the aid of a binder (gum) or emulsifier (soap) ------ Emulsion
the removal of an entire mass or part, especially a tumor or the eyeball, without rupture ------ Enucleation
the outmost layer of the skin: the cutical or scarf skin ------ Epidermis
a clear, volatile liquid used as a wax solvent or to remove grease, oil, and adhesive tape stains ------ Ether
turn outward ------ Evert
the area from which tissue has been removed.  Excise - to remove as by cutting out ------ Excision
any visible surface which is to remain uncovered or unclothed ------ Exposed area
the opening or passageway of the ear ------ External auditory meatus
weight applied to a surface ------ External pressure
drawn or pulled out ------ Extraction
(supercilium) also the superficial hairs covering the superciliary arches ------ Eyebrows
a cosmetic in pencil form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow ------ Eyebrow pencil
a thin, dome-like shell made of hardened cloth, metal or plastic placed beneath the eyelids to restore natural curvature ------ Eyecap
(palpebrae) two movable flaps of skin which cover and uncover each eyeball ------ Eyelids
a cosmetic color applied to the upper eyelid: the cosmetic colorant so applied ------ Eye Shadow
(orbit) the bony region containing the eyeball: the orbital cavity ------ Eye Socket
anatomically, the region from the eyes to the base of the chin:physiognomically, the region from the normal hairline to the base of the chin ------ Face
the character line of the face and neck: wrinkles, grooves, cords, and dimples ------ Facial markings
the silhouettes of the face from the side view ------ Facial profiles
mathematical relationships of the facial features to one another and/or to the head and face ------ Facial proportions
to reduce gradually to an indistinguishable edge, to taper ------ Feather
material used to fill a large cavity (eg.. plaster of paris and cotton, liquid sealer and cotton) ------ Filler
the degree of rigidity or stability: a condition of the tissues necessary for the application of wax ------ Firmness
(wound filler) the most viscous type of wax: a putty-like material used to fill in large cavities or model features ------ Firm wax
(hyperemia)  an injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin ------ First Degree Burn
Flushed with red, when describing a complexion: not as vivid as ruddy ------ Florid
the illumination produced by a tubular electric discharge lamp: the flourescence of phosphors coating the inside of a tube ------ Fluorescent Light
an elongated prominence adjoining a surface ------ Fold
an opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes from the brain ------ Foramen magnum
the quality of a color to draw attention by means of its intensity or advancing characteristics ------ Force
that part of the face above the eyes ------ Forehead
a depression: a concavity ------ Fossa
the complexion cosmetic in ornamental cosmetology ------ Foundation
Total evacuation (absence) of tissue ------ Fourth degree burn
broken bone ------ Fracture
the vertical restraining fold of the mucous membrane on the midline of the inside of each lip connecting the lip with the gum ------ Frenulum
Anterior: the anterior view of the face or features ------ Frontal
the anterior third of the cranium, forming the forehead and the anterior portion of the roof of the skull ------ Frontal Bone
paired, rounded, unmargined prominences of the frontal bone found approximately one inch beneath the normal hairline ------ Frontal eminences
the ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone ------ Frontal process of the maxilla
the quality and quantity of the illumination used for presentation of the casketed remains ------ Funeral Lighting
(wrinkle) a crevice in the skin accompanied by adjacent elevations ------ Furrow
The ascending process of the upper jaw ------ Frontal process of the maxilla
a light, open-mesh variety of muslin or similar material ------ Gauze
the shape of plane figure determined by its outline, such as rounded, oval, square, etc. ------ Geometric
a single bony prominence of the frontal bone located between the superciliary arches in the inferior part of the frontal bone ------ Glabella
a syrupy, colorless liquid obtained from fats or oils as a by-product of the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids ------ Glycerin
a neutral, achromatic color resulting from the mixture of black and white pigments ------ Gray
(straight nasal profile) a nasal profile form in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip ------ Grecian
the hue resulting from the mixture of yellow and blue pigments ------ Green
an elongated depression in a relatively level plane or surface ------ Groove
the outline of hair growth on the head or face: the lowest centrally located part of the hair of the cranium ------ Hairline
a grouping of hairs, affixed by suturing, utilized in hair restorations ------ Hair Patch
the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth ------ Hard Palate
the outline of the exterior margins of the head ------ Head shape
the vertical measurement of a feature or part of a feature: the distance above the base ------ Height
the outer rim of the ear ------ Helix
red pigment: the protein coloring matter of the red blood corpuscles which serves to convey oxygen to the tissues forming oxyhemoglobin ------ Hemoglobin
a surface lying at the right angles to the source of illumination which reflects the maximum amount of light: the brighter part ------ Highlight
application fo a color which is lighter or brighter then the complexion and would highlight the complexion ------ Highlighting with cosmetics
Application of a color darker then the complexion color would shadow the complexion ------ Shadowing with cosmetics
roughly u-shaped, with the front being narrower than the sweep of the curve ------ Horseshoe curve
the property of a color by which it is distinguiushed from other colors ------ Hue
any liquid or semi-liquid of the body, as the aqueous or vitreous humor of the eyeball ------ Humor
shaped as a bent wood weapon with a central belly: resembling a cupid bow ------ Hunting bow
the injection of chemicals directly into the tiessues through the use of a syringe and needle ------ Hypodermic injection
the injection of a special creams of liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour ------ Hypodermic tissue building
giving or casting of light ------ Illumination
(white light) the illumination resulting from the glowing of a heater filament ------ Incandescent light
a clean cut into tissue or skin ------ Incision
the depression between the mental eminence and the inferior incisor teeth ------ Incisive fossa
the four teeth located anteriorly from the midline of each jaw, used for cutting ------ Incisor teeth
slope: deviation from the horizontal or vertical: oblique ------ Inclination
a blue dye: a deep violet blue designated by newton as one of the seven prismatic colors ------ Indigo
babyish, childlike in regard to much adipose tissue ------ Infantine
beneath: lower in plane or position, toward the feet ------ Inferior
the lowermost scroll-shaped bones on the sidewalls of the nasal cavity ------ Inferior nasal conchae
the furrow of the lower attached border of the inferior palpebra: an acquired facial marking ------ Inferior palpebral sulcus
the reaction of the tissues to injurious agents, usually characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain ------ Inflammation
a form of prognathism in which the base of the nasal cavity protrudes abnormally ------ Infranasal prognathism
the part of the invisible spectrum adjacent to the red end of the visible spectrum ------ Infrared
to restrain, hinder, or retard ------ Inhibit
to introduce forcibly into the circulatory system, tissues, etc.  with a hypodermic syringe or the like ------ Inject
eminence at the inner corner of the closed eyelids ------ Inner canthus
Superiorly, the skin portion of the upper lip and Inferiorly the skin of the lower lip. (mucous membrane & Labiomental sulcus) ------ Integumentary lips
existing in a high degree or brilliance: vivid ------ Intense
to beomce more brilliant or more vivid in color ------ Intensify
(chroma) the brightness or dullness of a hue ------ Intensity
the vertical or transverse furrows between the eyebrows: acquired facial markings ------ Interciliary sulci
a pigmentary hue produced by mixing, in equal quanties, a primary hue with its adjacent secondary hue on the color wheel ------ Intermediate hue
a notch or opening between the tragus and the antitragus of the ear ------ Intertragic notch
(hidden suture) a type of suture used to close incisions in such a manner that the ligature remains entirely under the epidermis ------ Intradermal suture
tissues turned in an opposite direction or folded inward ------ Inversion
a three side figure whose base is superior to its apex ------ Inverted triangle
the inferior border of the mandible ------ Jawline
(simultaneous contrast) any two hues seen together which modify each other in the direction of their complements ------ Juxtaposition
Lips ------ Labia
(furrows of age) the vertical furrows of each lip extending from within the mucous membranes into the integumentary lips: acquired facial markings ------ labial sulci
the junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow: a natural facial marking ------ Labiomental sulcus
to cut or often tear into irregular segments ------ Lacerated
an irregularly torn or jagged wound, ranging from the superficial scratches to deep tears in the tissues ------ Laceration
oil from sheep wool ------ Lanolin
(peach fuzz) the downy hair of a fetus, children, or women ------ Lanugo
toward the side ------ Lateral
escape of blood or fluids ------ Leak
a vertical dimension ------ Length
a nasal index common to individuals of Western European descent having a long, narrow, and high-bridge ------ Leptorrhine
a muscle of facial expression which elevates the angle of the mouth ------ Levator anguli oris
a muscle of the facial expression which elevates the upper lip and dilates the nostril opening: the common elevator ------ Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi
a muscle of facial expression which elevates and extends the upper lip ------ Levator labii superioris
a muscle of facial expression which raises the upper eyelid ------ Levator palpebrae superioris
to tie or bind using cord, wire, or thread ------ Ligate
thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones ------ ligature
to shine:  a form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye to make sight possible ------ light
the line that forms between two structures, such as the lips or the eyelids when in a closed position, which marks their place ------ Line of closure
eyelid furrows which are short and broken, extending horizontally on the palpebrae themselves - may fan from both the medial and lateral corners ------ Linear sulci
a small, flat brush having soft hairs of uniform length ------ Lip brush
a soft restorative wax, usually tinted, used to surface the mucous membranes or to correct lip separations ------ Lip wax
a fluid, facial colorant in which pigments are dissolved or suspended ------ Liquid cosmetic
a quick-drying fluid adhesive ------ Liquid sealer
an aqueous mixture or powder with a suspending agent ------ Liquid suspension
the fatty inferior one-third of the ear ------ Lobe
a single, nose -like suture, not pulled taut before knotting, which stands from the skin and which anchors restorative materials ------ Loop Stitch
a red-purple or purplish-red color ------ Magenta
those requiring a long period of time, are extensive, require advanced technical skill, and expressed written consent to perform ------ Major restoration
the cosmetic material: the way in which one is painted: the process of application of a cosmetic ------ makeup
the horsehoe-shaped bone forming the inferior jaw ------ Mandible
Glenoid fossa: forms the temporal mandibular joint ------ Mandibular Fossa
inferior jaw protrudes ------ Mandibular prognathism
the furrow beneath the jawline which rises vertically on the cheek: an acquired facial marking ------ Mandibular sulcus
A stitch used to hold the mouth closed:  passed through the jaw at the medium plane ------ Mandibular suture
the boundaries or edges ------ Margins
a cosmetic preparation used to darken the eyelashes ------ Mascara
(face mask) anything that hides or conceals, as cosmetics ------ Mask
a soft, white, oily preparation used as a protective coating for external tissues: a base for cream cosmetics and a wax softener: an emollient ------ Massage cream
muscles of mastication which close the mandible ------ Masseter muscles
the rounded projection on the inferior portion of the temporal bones just posterior to the lobe of the ear ------ Mastoid process
having a dull finish: as afforded by the application of loose powder, lack of sheen ------ Matte
a paired bone with several process that form the skeletal base of most of the superior face, roof of the mouth and sides of nasal cavity ------ Maxilla
superior jaw protrudes ------ Maxillary prognathism
middle: nears the medial plane ------ Medial
tiny prominence on the midline of the superior mucous membrane ------ medial lobe
derma-surgery or restorative wax ------ Medium wax
the brown to black-brown pigment in the epidermis and hair ------ melanin
a triangular projection on the inferior portion of the anterior mandible ------ Mental eminence
elevates and protrudes the inferior lip, wrinkles the skin over the chin ------ Mentalis muscle
a nasal classification which is medium broad and medium-low bridges: common to individuals of asian descent ------ mesorrhine
those requiring a minimum effort, skill or time to complete ------ Minor restoration
a composition of two or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other ------ Mixture
constructing a form with a pliable material such as wax or clay ------ Modeling
variations of one hue: tints, tones, and shades of one hue ------ Monochromatic
to diversify with spots or blothes of a different color (or shade) ------ Mottle
a device used in the mouth for shaping the contour of the lips ------ Mouth former
the visible red surfaces of the lips: the lining membrane of body cavities which communicate with the exterior ------ Mucous membranes
A stitch used to hold the mouth closed:  passed through muscle tangent to the inferior jaw ------ Musculature suture
to reduce the intensity of a color by the addition of another color ------ Mute
disfigured by a loss of a natural part by force ------ mutilated
directly inferior to the glabella and forming a dome over the superior portion of the nasal cavity ------ Nasal bones
the orifice in the bony face bounded by the margins of the nasal bones and the maxilla ------ nasal cavity
the sharp, bony projection located medially at the inferior margin of the nasal cavity ------ Nasal spine of the maxilla
the angular area between the posterior margin of the wing of the nose and the nasolabial fold: a natural facial marking ------ nasal sulcus
the eminence of the cheek and adjacent to the mouth: extending from the superior / posterior margin of the wing of the nose to the side of the mouth ------ Nasolabial fold
the furrow originating at the superior border of the wing of the nose and extending to the side of the mouth ------ Nasolabial sulcus
depression superior to the medial portion of the superior palpbrae: an acquired facial marking ------ Naso-orbital fossa
that that are present at birth, hereditary ------ Natural facial markings
areas of color in the tissues normally darker then the adjacent areas ------ Natural shadows
an instrument used to impel specially designed metal pins (with wire attached to each pin) into bone.  Normal use would be as a mouth closures ------ Needle Injector
a new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor or growth ------ neoplasm
a birthmark: a congenital skin blemish: any congenital anomaly, including various type of birthmarks and all types of moles ------ Nevus
the most common characteristics of each feature: typical, common, average ------ Norm
a relatively deep indentation, usually between two projections ------ Notch
slanting or inclined, neither perpendicular nor horizontal ------ Oblique
the shallow, curing groove below the medial corner of the eyelids: a natural facial marking ------ Oblique palpebral sulcus
a frontal head form in which the head is long and narrow throughout ------ Oblong
lowest part of the back and base of the cranium, forming a cradle for the brain ------ Occipital bone
the prominence at the center of the external surface of the occipital bone ------ Occipital protuberance
Epicranius: draws the scalp posteriorly and anteriorly and raises the eyebrows ------ Occipitofrontalis muscle
a coloring medium in which the pigments are combined with petroleum product ------ Oil-base cosmetics
a yellow-tan of medium value with a greenish tinge ------ Olive
the state of being opaque ------ Opacity
not transparent or translucent: not allowing light to pass through a concealing cosmetic ------ Opaque
(crows feet)  the furrows radiating from the lateral corner of the eye: acquired facial markings ------ Optic facial sluci
the mouth: the orifice containing the teeth and tongue ------ Oral cavity
the hue obtained from the mixture of red and yellow: a secondary color of pigments ------ Orange
close the eyelids: compresses the lacrimal sacs ------ Orbicularis oculi muscles
closes the lips ------ Orbicularis oris muscle
(orbit) the Eye socket ------ Orbital cavity
bags under the eyes: the fullness between the inferior palpebrae and the oblique palpebral sulcus ------ Orbital pouch
the entrance or outlet of any body cavity: an opening ------ Orifice
the attachment of a muscle which moves least when the muscle contracts: the beginning ------ Origin
an adornment or embellishment ------ ornamental
a frontal head form in which the head is generally egg-shaped, with the cranium slightly wider then the jaws: most common geometric head form ------ Oval
a coloring modified by an overlying color: a color which visibly predominates more then general coloring: a wash ------ Overtone
one of the bones forming the posterior part of the hard palate: between the interior pterygoid plate of the spheniod bone / maxillia ------ Palatine bone
the eyelids both superior and inferior ------ Palpebrae
a face powder cosmetic pressed into a flat cake ------ Pancake
two bones that form the roof and part of the sides of the skull ------ Parietal bones
the rounded peak of the external convexity of the parietal bones: determines the widest part of the cranium ------ Parietal eminence
a soft, moist opaque cosmetic with the consistency of dough ------ Paste
a group of hairs of uniform length applied simultaneously as a method of hair replacement ------ Patch of hair
diseased: due to a disease ------ Pathological condition
wounds entering the interior of an organ or cavity ------ Penetrating wounds
superior portion of the bony nasal septum ------ perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone
a semi-solid, yellow mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum ------ Petroleum jelly
(carbolic acid) an antiseptic/disinfectant employed to dry moist tissues and to bleach discolored tissues ------ Phenol
the vertical groove located medially on the superior lips: a natural facial marking ------ Philtrum
the study of the structures and surface markings of the face and features ------ Physiognomy
a coloring matter which can be applied to an object, when combined with some type of vehicle ------ pigment
a powder (usually composed of dry, pulverized pigments and talcum) employed to impart color to the skin ------ pigment powder
the Prange system: the basis for mortuary cosmetology ------ Pigment theory
(ear) the auricle or projected part of the exterior ear ------ Pinna
surface having very little curvature ------ Planes
calcium sulfate: a white powdery substance which forms a quick setting paste when mixed with water ------ Plaster of Paris
a nasal classification which is short and broad and has the minimum of projection: common to individuals of African descent ------ Platyrrhine
thin layer of muscle covering anterior aspect of neck ------ Platysma muscle
the transverse, dipping furrow of the neck: acquired facial marking ------ Platysmal sulci
a small ball, cylinder, or tuft often made of cotton ------ Pledget
any device as cotton, cloth, wood, etc.  used to fill or close an opening ------ Plug
a place (usually invisible) at which access to inner positions may be had ------ Point of Entry
minute depressions in the surface of the skin, as in the openings of the sweat glands ------ pores
treatments of a restorative nature performed after the embalming operation ------ Post-embalming
toward the rear or caudal end: toward the back: dorsal ------ Posterior
after death ------ Postmortem
any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding ------ Powder
a device used to blow powder onto a surface ------ powder atomizer
a device containing hairs or bristles set in a handle: used to apply and/or remove powder ------ Powder brush
a soft, circular pad for applying powder ------ powder puff
treatments of a restorative nature performed before the embalming operation ------ pre-embalming
three pigmentary hues:  red, yellow, and blue, which can be combined to make all other hues ------ Primary hue
draws the skin of the forhead inferiorly ------ procerus muscle
a photograph or painting in which the subject has been posed and lighted flatteringly by a professional photographer or artist ------ Professional portrait
the side profile of the human head ------ Profile
projection of the jaw(s) beyond the projection of the forehead ------ Prognathism
the act of throwing forward: a part extending beyond the level of its surroundings ------ Projection
an artifical device used to replace a limb, appendage, or other body part ------ Prosthetic device
the relationships of the size of one feature as compared with another feature or with the width or length of the face ------ Proportions
the rounded, anterior projection of the tip of the nose ------ Protruding lobe
the state or condition of being thrust forward or projecting ------ Protrusion
a hole or slight wound resulting from piercing ------ Puncture
a color between blue and red: a secondary hue of pigments ------ Purple
a suture made around the circumference of a circular opening or puncture to close it or to hold the margins in position ------ Purse string suture
a secretion from inflamed tissues: usually an opaque, creamy colored matter ------ pus
a small elevation of the skin with the inflamed base, containing pus ------ Pustule
an apparently solid structure having a square base and four triangular sides which meet at a central point ------ Pyramid
energy traveling through space in the form of electromagnetic waves of various lengths ------ Radiant energy
to spread out from a common point ------ Radiate
the vertical portion of the mandible ------ Ramus
a dark, purplish-red color ------ Raspberry
a comb with a long, thin handle employed in curling hair ------ rat-tail comb
a darkened, air-dried area on the skin resulting from removal of the epidermis while shaving ------ razor burn
redistribution of massage cream or cosmetics to insure a uniform density ------ reblend
the withdrawal of a part from its normal position ------ recession
a four-sided figure having four right angles ------ Rectangular
to dimish in size, mass or projection ------ Reduce
the return of light waves from surfaces: the blending or folding back of a part upon itself ------ Reflection
to lay at rest ------ Repose
the care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color ------ Restorative art
a nose which is turned up superiorly at its tip ------ Retrousse
the border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of a circular or curving form, as the rim of an eye socket ------ rim
(laughing muscle) the narrow superficial band of muscle which pull the angle of the mouth laterally ------ Risorius Muscle
the long, rod-shaped sensory bodies of the retina of the eye responsive to light but not color ------ Rods of the eye
the aquiline profile of the nose ------ Roman
the apex (top) of the pyramidal mass of the nose which lies directly inferior to the forehead: the concave dip inferior to the forehead (profile view) ------ Root
(infantine) a frontal head form in which the head exhibits maximum curvature ------ Round
an acronym for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet ------ ROYGBIV
red complexion: having a healthy reddish color, said of the the complexion, more vivid then florid ------ Ruddy
a yellowish, sickly color of the complexion ------ Sallow
a visual aspect indicating the vividness of the hue in the degree of difference from a gray of the same lightness ------ Saturation
a crust over a healing sore or wound ------ scab
fossa between the inner and outer rims of the ear: the shallowest depression of the ear ------ Scapha
a bright red color inclining toward orange ------ Scarlet
a quick-drying liquid which leaves a hard, thin transparent coat or layer through which moisture cannot pass ------ sealer
to cauterize tissues by heat or chemical in order to provide a dry foundation ------ sear(ing)
those resulting in acute inflammation of the skin and blisters ------ second degree burn
equal mixture of two primary pigmentary hues (orange, green and purple) ------ Secondary hue
almost opaque: not transparent or translucent ------ semi-opaque
vertical cartilage dividing nasal cavity into two chambers, responsible for asymmetry of the nose ------ septum
notched on the edge like a saw ------ Serrated
to have been cut or broken apart: disjoined ------ severed
a hue into which various quantities of black are mixed:  the darkened hue ------ Shade
surfaces which do not lie at right angles to the source of illumination or are obscured by other surfaces and which reflect little or no light ------ Shadow
shine: as of the reflection of natural oils of the skin ------ Sheen
the growth of hair located anterior of the ears ------ sideburns
the lateral walls of the nose between the wings and the bridge ------ sides of the nose
fractured bone does not pierce the skin ------ simple fracture
to burn superficially as the hair which shows partial destruction from scorching heat ------ Singe
surface restorer ------ Soft wax
a substance (usually liquid) capable of, or used in, dissolving something ------ Solvent
a flat, blunt, kinfe_like instrument used for mixing cosmetics and modeling: a palette knife ------ Spatula
visible bands of color, the progressive arrangement of colors ------ Spectrum
an appliance as of wood, metal, etc.. used to keep in place or protect a displaced or movable part ------ Splint
a liquid cosmetic so compounded that it can be atomized to provide a means of application to a surface ------ Spray cosmetic
an elastic, porous mass of interlacing horny fibers which are permanently attached: used to absorb water ------ sponge
the vertical surface of the temporal bone ------ Squama
(strong) a frontal head form in which the head is broad and exhibits very little curvature: the angles of the mandible are usually low as well as wide ------ Square
to discolor with foreign matter: an area so discolored ------ Stain
any substances or agents which will cause an external discoloration to be removed or lessened ------ Stain removers
(cornstarch) used as a dusting powder and an absorbent: used to firm wax ------ Starch
a muscle of the neck that is attached to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and to the sternum and clavical ------ Sternocleidomastoideus Muscle
a small, rounded, stiff brush, all bristles are the same length, used to simulate pores on wax: stencil brush ------ Stipple brush
(grecian) a nasal profile in which the dorsum exhibits a straight line from the root to the tip: the most common nasal profile ------ Straight nasal profile
situate or occurring beneath the skin ------ Subcutaneous
lowered in intensity or strength; reduced in fullness or color; muted ------ Subdued
describing those portions which lie immediately inferior to the mandible ------ submandibular
the junction of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow; a natural facial marking ------ submental sulcus
method of diminishing the wave lengths of light by superimposing two or more color transparencies over the same light source ------ subtractive method
situated as a depression; concave ------ sunken
the inferior part of the forehead just superior to the median ends of the eyebrows ------ Superciliary arches
eyebrows ------ Supercilium
anatomically towards the head ------ Superior
the furrow of the superior border of the upper eyelid: an acquired facial marking ------ superior palpebral sulcus
region between the supercilium and the superior palpebrae ------ supraorbital margins
(surface filler) a wax used to fill shallow depressions; which is sofer and more pliable then wound filler ------ surface restorer
restoration to a normal position or level through surgical excision ------ surgical reduction
a substance in which particles of ground pigments are mixed with a fluid but are undissolved ------ suspension
to provide support for; to hold in a fixed position ------ sustain
act of sewing; also the completed stitch ------ suture
a bit of cotton or cloth used for removing moisture or discharges from mucous membranes as well as for applying bleaches or liquid disinfectants ------ Swab
dark-colored complexion, as a face made swarthy by the tropical sun ------ Swarthy
correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts that are on opposite sides of the face ------ Symmetry
a form which receded away from a given point; a form which becomes gradually smaller toward one end; to reduce gradually from the center ------ taper
inferior portion of the sides and base of the cranium, inferior to the parietal bones and anterior to the occipital bone ------ Temporal bones
the concave surface of the head overlying the temporal bone ------ Temporal cavity
muscle of mastication which helps to close the mandible (the strongest chewing muscle) ------ Temporalis muscles
property of holding fast, adhesiveness ------ tenacity
limit; end; the part which terminates ------ Termination/Terminal
the hue which results from the mixture of two secondary pigmentary hues ------ Tertiary hue
a brush with a relatively large tuft of good quality, fine bristles, such as a black sable or finch ------ Texturizing brush
destruction of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues; seared, charred or roasted tissue ------ third degree burn
in reference to a photograph, a view which reveals the fullness of the cheeks ------ three quarter view
a hue into which various quantities of white are mixed ------ Tint
a powder which is lightly colored with non-moisture absorbing pigments ------ Tinted powders
the extremity of anything which tapers (eg.  the tip of the nose) ------ Tip
a substance used to elevate sunken (emaciated) tissues to normal level by hypodermic injection ------ Tissue builder
a hue mixed with either a small quantity of gray or the complement of the hue, resulting in a dulling the hue ------ Tone
a small wig or patch of false hair covering a bald spot; a hairpiece ------ Toupee
elevation protecting the ear passage (external auditory meatus) ------ Tragus
transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to eliminate perception of distinct image; somewhat transparent ------ Translucent
having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen ------ Transparent
furrows which cross the forehead; acquired facial markings ------ transverse frontal sulci
a physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence ------ Trauma
a frontal head form in which the face is wider between the angles of the mandible then it is at the forehead (least common geometric head form) ------ Triangular
depression between the crura of the ear; the second deepest depression of the ear ------ Triangular fossa
a spontaneous new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass ------ Tumor
in liquids, muddy with particles of extraneous matter, no clear or transparent ------ Turbid
invisible rays of the spectrum lying outside the violet end of the visible spectrum ------ Ultraviolet
a coloring (opaque) applied to an area which, when dry, will be covered with wax or another colorant ------ Undercoat
the angled cut of the borders of an excision, made so that the skin surface will overhang the deeper tissues ------ Undercut
a part which is, or will be, hidden from view ------ Unexposed area
the lightness or darkness of a hue ------ Value
changes in form, extent, etc; things somewhat different from another of the same kind ------ Variations
a material combined with pigments so they may be applied more easily ------ Vehicle
the top of the head ------ Vertex
perpendicular to the plane of the horizon, balanced ------ Vertical
one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin protrudes more then the superior mucous membrane ------ Vertical-concave profile
one in which the forehead and the eyebrows project equally to a vertical line and the chin recedes less then the superior mucous membrane ------ Vertical-Convex profile
(balanced) one in which the forehead, upper lip and chin project equally to an imaginary vertical line ------ Vertical profile
the semi-fluid, transparent substance which lies between the retina and the lens of the eyeball ------ Vitreous humor
brilliance; intensely bright color(s) ------ Vivid
the degree of brilliance ------ Vividity
bone of the nasal cavity situate between the nasal passages on the median plane; forms inferior/posterior portion of the septum ------ Vomer bone
areas of the skin surface which, during life, are naturally reddened, cosmetics used to restore the warmth that the red gives ------ Warm color areas
a color which appears in the spectral band, characterized by long wave-lengths; a color which makes an object appear closer and larger ------ Warm hue
a restorative modeling or surfacing material composed of beeswax ------ Wax
the line of color change at the junction of the wet and dry portions of each mucous membrane ------ Weather line
the aspect of physical heaviness associated with different colors ------ Weight
the color of pure snow ------ White
a ray of light which contains all the hues of the visible spectrum, in such proportion that the light appears colorless or natural ------ White light
the dimension of an object measured across from side to side ------ Width
lateral lobes of the nose ------ Wings of the nose
the length of wire employed to connect two structures which are undamaged such as remaining parts of a bone ------ wire bridging
(inversion, draw stitch) a method of sewing an incision along the edges without entering the opening, whereby the suture becomes invisible ------ Worm suture
the processes on the temporal and zygomatic bones; determines the widest part of the face ------ Zygomatic arch
one of the lesser concavities of the face located on the lateral portion of the cheek inferior to the zygomatic arch ------ Zygomatic arch depression
small bones of the cheeks; widest part of the cheek ------ Zygomatic bones
the lateral rim of the eye socket formed by a process of the frontal bone and the process of the zygomatic bone ------ Zygomaticofrontal process
muscles of the face which draw the superior lip posteriorly, superiorly, and anteriorly ------ Zygomaticus major muscles
muscles of the face which draw the superior lip posteriorly and anteriorly ------ Zygomaticus minor muscles