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Table 2 Definitions of 15 analyzed 3D distances and 6 angles

From: The possibilities of a portable low-budget three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry system in neonates: a prospective growth analysis and analysis of accuracy

 

Abbreviation

Explanation

3D distances

n-sn

nasal height

en r -en l

intercanthal distance

(ex-en) r / l

eye width right / left

sbal r -sbal l

subalar width

sn-nt

nasal depth

(en-sbal) r / l

lateral height of the nose right / left

c’-sn

length of the columella

sn-ls

lengt of the upper lip

ch r -ch l

oral width

(en-ch) r / l

lateral height of the midface right / left

(nost_post - nost_ant) r / l

length of the nostril right / left

(nost_lat - nost_med) r / l

width of the nostril right / left

3D angles

n - nt - sn

nasal tip angle

ls - sn - nt

subnasal angle

ls - sn - c’

approximated nasolabial angle

sbal r - nt - sbal l

anterior angle of the nasal base triangle defined by the mentioned points

sbal r - sn - sbal l

anterior angle of the nasal base triangle defined by the mentioned points

en r - n - en l

anterior angle of the nasal root triangle defined by the mentioned points