RA 2 Facial Proportions

Question 1

Mathematical relationship of the size of the features to each other and/or to the head

Answer 1

Facial Proportions

Question 2

The standard or norm against which an embalmer can compare the deceased that was created by the ancient Greeks is called ____ or _______ used to determine beauty.

Answer 2

Canon or Rule of Judgement

Question 3

Set a standard for the proportions of facial features

Answer 3

Canon of Beauty

Question 4

Most faces are _____

Answer 4

Asymmetrical

Question 5

The 4 surfaces of the face that exhibit a similarity of bilateral curvaturesL

Answer 5

Forehead
Cheeks
Superior integumentary lip
Chin

Question 6

Divide the face in 2 halves by drawing a line at the:

Answer 6

1. Vertex (top) of the of cranium
2. Line of eye closure
3. Base of the chin

Question 7

Divide the face in 3 equal parts by drawing a line at the:

Answer 7

1. Hairline
2. Eyebrows
3. Base of nose
4. Base of chin

Question 8

Divide the area (lower 3rd of face) between the base of the nose and the base of the chin into 3 equal parts by drawing lines through:

Answer 8

1. Base of nose
2. Line of lip closure
3. Top of chin
4. Base of chin

Question 9

Vertical lines are used to determine the width of head features by using the width of the ____ as a standard of measurement.

Answer 9

Eye

Question 10

Drawing a vertical line down from the Medial Corner of each Eye to the ________.

Answer 10

Corner of the Wing of the Nose

Question 11

Drawing a vertical line down from the Lateral Corner of each Eye to the ________.

Answer 11

Sides of the Face

Question 12

Drawing a vertical line down from the Middle of each Eye to the ________.

Answer 12

Corner of the Mouth

Question 13

The height of the average adult is ________ heads tall

Answer 13

7 to 8

Question 14

The width of the face is _______ the length of the face

Answer 14

2/3

Question 15

Ear passage to the tip of the nose (2/3 of face) is equal to ______

Answer 15

Eyebrow to the base of the chin (2/3 of face)
Hairline to the base of the nose (2/3 of face)
Ear passage to ear passage (2/3 of face)

Question 16

Widest part of the head is measured by the distance between the 2 ______

Answer 16

Parietal Eminemces

Question 17

The face is ____ noses long

Answer 17

3

Question 18

The length of the nose is equal to the _____ of the ear

Answer 18

Length

Question 19

The width of the nose at the wings is equal to the width of the ____

Answer 19

Eye

Question 20

The face is ___ eye wide between zygomatic arches

Answer 20

5

Question 21

The distance between the eyes is equal to the width of ___ eye

Answer 21

1

Question 22

The mouth is ___ eyes wide

Answer 22

2

Question 23

The superior border of the ear is on same horizontal plane as the ____

Answer 23

Eyebrows

Question 24

The inferior border of the ear is on the same horizontal plane as the ____

Answer 24

Base of the nose

Question 25

The face is ___ ears long

Answer 25

3

Question 26

Holding the thumb parallel to the index finger, the distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the finger (1/3 of face) is equal to _____

Answer 26

1. Length of the ear (1/3 of face) 2. Length of the nose (1/3 of face) 3. Normal hairline to Root of nose (1/3 of face) 4. Base of nose to bottom of chin (1/3 of face)

Question 27

The ____ views will show the size, length, and width of features in relationship to the face.

Answer 27

Frontal

Question 28

The ____ views will show projections, recessions.

Answer 28

Profile

Question 29

The ____ view will show appearance of lips and fullness of the cheeks.

Answer 29

3/4 (3 quarter)

Question 30

By looking at a photo in an ________ position, you are observing the face in the same position many embalmers use for restorative art - standing above the head.

Answer 30

Inverted or Upside Down

Question 31

The unnaturalness of an ____ photo can make facial features more recognizable.

Answer 31

Inverted

Question 32

A surface lying at a right angle to the source of illumination, which reflects the maximum amount of light

Answer 32

Highlight

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Shadow

Question 34

The higher an area protrudes the ____ the reflected light will be; depressions creates ____.

Answer 34

Brighter | Shadows

Question 35

Usually ____ indicate a raised area or projection

Answer 35

Highlights

Question 36

The ___ indicate creases, grooves, and shallow depressions.

Answer 36

Shadows

Question 37

The lighting on the restoration should ____ the lighting of the photograph.

Answer 37

Duplicate

Question 38

The silhouette of the face from a side view

Answer 38

Facial Profiles

Question 39

3 Basic Linear Forms

Answer 39

1. Convex profile 2. Concave profile 3. Vertical/Balanced profile

Question 40

Forehead recedes posteriorly from the eyebrows | Chin recedes from the plane of upper lip

Answer 40

Convex profile | Most common facial profile

Question 41

Forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows | Chin protrudes beyond the infantine retrousse plane of the upper lip

Answer 41

Concave profile | Least common facial profile

Question 42

Chin, forehead, and upper-lip all project to an imaginary line. No features protrudes or recedes more than the other two.

Answer 42

Vertical/Balanced

Question 43

Forehead recedes posteriorly from the eyebrows | Chin protrudes beyond the plane of the upper lip

Answer 43

Convex (R) - concave (P)

Question 44

Forehead and eyebrows project to an imaginary line | Chin protrudes more than the superior mucous membrane

Answer 44

Vertical - concave (P)

Question 45

Forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows | Chin and upper-lip all project to an imaginary vertical line

Answer 45

Concave (P) - vertical

Question 46

Forehead protrudes beyond the eyebrows | Chin recedes from the plane of upper lip

Answer 46

Concave (P) - convex (R)

Question 47

Forehead and eyebrows project equally to an imaginary line | Chin recedes less than the superior mucous membrane

Answer 47

Vertical - convex (R)

Question 48

Forehead recedes from the eyebrows | Chin and upper lip project equally to an imaginary vertical line

Answer 48

Convex (R) - vertical

Question 49

So-called ideal shape Cheekbones wider than cranium Cranium slightly wider than lower jaw

Answer 49

Oval | "Most common shape"

Question 50

Short with full cheeks Rounded fuller jawline Rounded cranium

Answer 50

Round

Question 51

Short & composed of straight lines Forehead, jawline, & cheeks are approximately same width Hairline is often straight

Answer 51

Square

Question 52

Significantly wider at jawline than cheekbone & forehead Forehead is narrowest feature Eyes are close-set

Answer 52

Triangle | "Least common head shape"

Question 53

Jawline is narrower than cheekbone or forehead Forehead is widest feature of face Eyes are wide-set

Answer 53

Inverted Triangle

Question 54

Wide cheekbones Narrow forehead & jawline Greatest width across the cheekbone

Answer 54

Diamond

Question 55

Long & narrow Forehead & chin may be rounded or square Nose usually long

Answer 55

Oblong