PMU Facial Anatomy & Mapping 3

Question 1

In the context of eyeliner PMU, what is the 'waterline' and why must artists approach it cautiously?

Accepted Answer

The inner rim of the eyelid where the meibomian glands open

Answer

The waterline is the inner rim of the eyelid housing meibomian gland openings; pigmenting here can block glands and cause serious eye complications.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the 'phi mask' technique used in PMU facial mapping?

Accepted Answer

An overlay of golden ratio proportions mapped onto the face for symmetry analysis

Answer

The phi mask superimposes golden ratio (1.618) geometric proportions over the face to identify ideal placement of brows, nose, and lips.

Question 3

The corrugator supercilii muscle originates at the frontal bone and inserts into which structure?

Accepted Answer

The skin of the medial eyebrow

Answer

The corrugator supercilii inserts into the skin of the medial eyebrow, pulling it medially and inferiorly to create vertical glabellar lines.

Question 4

When assessing a client with a round face shape, which brow arch adjustment is recommended to create the illusion of length?

Accepted Answer

High arch positioned at or beyond the lateral limbus

Answer

For round faces, a higher arch placed laterally elongates the face visually and provides an angular contrast to the circular face shape.

Question 5

The vermillion border of the lip is defined by which anatomical transition?

Accepted Answer

The boundary between the lip skin and the mucosal (wet/dry) lip surface

Answer

The vermillion border is the distinct edge separating the facial skin from the colored mucosal tissue of the lip surface.

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