GLOSSARY

Anatomy

Anatomy is a complex field, but we’ll concentrate on the areas that Makeup Artists most likely will use as references. The following terms outline only a few of the examples found in the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems.

The Skeletal System

The skeleton is divided into the axial and appendicular skeletons. The axial comprises the skull, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs. The appendicular is made up of the upper and lower extremities. The skull consists of cranial bones, which form the cranial cavity. The cranial cavity houses the brain and facial bones, which in turn form the face.

The Skull

Frontal Bone Bone located at the forehead that helps define the orbits of the eye.

Mandible Bone that forms the lower jawbone. ...

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