Facial Anatomy & Mapping Flashcards

Which facial nerve branch is most at risk during eyebrow PMU procedures due to its proximity to the supraorbital region?

Answer: Temporal branch

The temporal branch of the facial nerve runs through the supraorbital area and can be affected by trauma during eyebrow procedures.

When mapping eyebrow shape, the 'golden ratio' most commonly refers to which proportion?

Answer: 1:1.618

The golden ratio of approximately 1:1.618 (phi) is used as the aesthetic standard for harmonious facial proportions including brow mapping.

The orbicularis oculi muscle surrounds the eye and is responsible for which primary action relevant to PMU artists?

Answer: Closing the eye and squinting

The orbicularis oculi closes the eyelid and creates squinting, which PMU artists must account for when mapping eyeliner placement.

In classic brow mapping, where should the brow ARCH ideally be positioned relative to the iris?

Answer: Above the lateral limbus of the iris

The brow arch is traditionally mapped to peak above the lateral limbus (outer edge of the iris) for a naturally lifted appearance.

The procerus muscle, when contracted, creates which facial feature relevant to brow PMU mapping?

Answer: A horizontal crease at the nose bridge

The procerus pulls the medial brow downward, creating a horizontal crease at the bridge of the nose between the eyebrows.

When mapping lip PMU, which measurement technique uses the Cupid's bow as a reference point for symmetry?

Answer: Philtrum column alignment

Aligning the peaks of the Cupid's bow with the philtrum columns (ridges of the philtrum) creates a symmetrical lip mapping guide.

The zygomaticus major muscle's origin on the zygomatic bone is significant for PMU because it defines which facial landmark?

Answer: The cheekbone prominence used in face-shape assessment

The zygomaticus major originates on the zygomatic bone (cheekbone), a key prominence PMU artists use when assessing face shape for brow design.