natural facial markings

Question 1

types of tissue

Answer 1

adipose and areolar

Question 2

adipose

Answer 2

• nutrient storage
• fat cells
• cushions
• insulates

Question 3

areolar

Answer 3

• loose connective tissue all over your body
• supports and binds
• holds body fluids
• defense against infections
• storage of nutrients
• elastic

Question 4

melanin

Answer 4

• in epidermis
• main producer of skin color
• hair, eyes, inner ear, nasal cavity
• protects from UV rays
• creates complexion

Question 5

carotene

Answer 5

• yellow orange pigment in plants
• name comes form the word carrot
• used by humans to create vitamin A
• colors adipose tissue

Question 6

hemoglobin

Answer 6

• has a red color
• found in the blood
• more appearance where there is less melanin
• color based on proximity to the surface of the skin

Question 7

layers of the skin

Answer 7

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis

Question 8

epidermis

Answer 8

• top layers of skin
• not vascularized
• contains skin pigments other than blood
• sloughs off in skin slip

Question 9

dermis

Answer 9

• second, deeper layer
• innervated and vascularized

Question 10

hypodermis

Answer 10

• superficial fascia
• adipose tissue
• binds superficial structures to deeper ones

Question 11

keratin

Answer 11

• cells to protect your epidermis
• create antibodies
• dead keratin makes up hair

Question 12

follicles

Answer 12

• dermal layer
• produce hair
• color is determined by melanocytes

Question 13

leukoderma

Answer 13

• vitiligo
• localized absence of pigment
• present at birth or occurs over time
• consult family about restorative treatments
• can show the effects of dye

Question 14

melanosis

Answer 14

• suntan
• immune response to UV light
• creates a darkened skin tone

Question 15

jaundice

Answer 15

• yellow discoloration
• caused by problems with the liver or gallbladder
• overabundance of bilirubin in the person’s system

Question 16

sallow

Answer 16

• yellow discoloration
• caused by anemia, vitamin deficiency, smoking, and natural gaining process
• maybe part of persons natural coloring and should be reproduced

Question 17

vascular birthmarks

Answer 17

• present at birth and change over time
• angioma, hemangioma, macular stains, port wine stain

Question 18

angioma

Answer 18

benign tumor made up of blood cells

Question 19

hemangioma

Answer 19

type of angioma that is present at birth, and can leave a discoloration

Question 20

macular stain

Answer 20

groupings of capillaries near the hairline and eyes, present at birth but typically fade

Question 21

port wine stain

Answer 21

present on a persons face and can darken or develop bumps

Question 22

lentigo

Answer 22

• age/liver spots
• increases in pigmentation in sun exposed areas
• head, backs, of hands, shoulders, feet
• may be part of persons characteristics

Question 23

albinism

Answer 23

• reduction of pigment in a persons entire body
• lighter skin color and hair
• at a higher risk for skin cancer
• caution when using dye in the arterial solution

Question 24

freckles

Answer 24

• increased areas of pigment that can occur in clusters
• more apparent when exposed to sunlight
• can disappear in the winter
• fair skinned people are more affected
• cosmetics and coverage is up to the family
• could be an important characteristic

Question 25

nevus

Answer 25

- mole - concentrated melanin - raised or flat - can contain hair - personal characteristic

Question 26

where do these facial markings come from

Answer 26

- heredity - aging - environment - muscles - body position - weight - fluid - overall condition of the body

Question 27

fold

Answer 27

margin apparently formed by the double upon itself on a flat anatomical structure, lay exhibit a definite margin

Question 28

sulcus

Answer 28

a furrow or groove (wrinkle)

Question 29

furrow

Answer 29

a narrow or trench like groove on the surface

Question 30

groove

Answer 30

a narrow channel or depression

Question 31

eminence

Answer 31

an elevation in the skin

Question 32

Angulus oris eminence

Answer 32

- Elevation on the corner of the mouth - Caused by the insertion points of the muscles of the mouth

Question 33

angulus oris sulcus

Answer 33

- Furrows at the corner of the mouth - Results of the folding of the skin in the corners of the mouth

Question 34

Dimples

Answer 34

Indentation on the cheek or chin

Question 35

Labiomental sulcus

Answer 35

Indentation between the inferior integumentary lip and the top of the chin

Question 36

Nasal sulcus

Answer 36

Gap posterior to the wing of the nose

Question 37

Nasolabial fold

Answer 37

Anterior fold of the cheek that descends from the nose to the corner of the lips Runs from superior margin of nasal wing to side of mouth

Question 38

nasolabial fold - slight marginal form

Answer 38

- Most common marginal form is slightly curved - Terminates approximately ½ inch lateral to end of line closure - Relatively straight or slightly curved in either redirection

Question 39

nasolabial fold - maringal form

Answer 39

May move laterally as it descends and terminates a relatively great distance from the line of closure

Question 40

nasolabial fold - full curved form

Answer 40

may continue to the jawline and border heavy jowls at sides of chin

Question 41

ablique palpebral sulcus

Answer 41

- Shallow curving groove - Originating below inner canthus of eye - May be very short or may extend over the margin of eye socket and terminate casually under the middle of eye - Marks inferior boundary of the flabby and slightly raised surface of the orbital pouch

Question 42

submental sulcus

Answer 42

- Groove beneath the chin that varies intensity based on adipose tissue - Lies at junction of base of chin and submandibular area

Question 43

Philtrum

Answer 43

- Groove the upper lip - Rungs between columna nasi and medial lobe of upper mucous membrane - Slightly above or slightly below mid point