New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." . ated on the chin, which dej)resses the lower lip, 7. The Levator Menti (fig. 169, L) is a small muscle whicharises from the lower jaw, near the sockets of tlie front teeth^and passes to be inserted into the integument of the this and the last-named muscle act together, they throwup the chin and project the lower lij3. The levator me^iti issometimes called superhus, from the look of lofty contemptwhich its action gives to the mouth. We liave n
New Physiognomy : or signs of character, as manifested through temperament and external forms, and especially in the "the human face divine." . ated on the chin, which dej)resses the lower lip, 7. The Levator Menti (fig. 169, L) is a small muscle whicharises from the lower jaw, near the sockets of tlie front teeth^and passes to be inserted into the integument of the this and the last-named muscle act together, they throwup the chin and project the lower lij3. The levator me^iti issometimes called superhus, from the look of lofty contemptwhich its action gives to the mouth. We liave now briefly described all the bones and musclesof the face and head that are prominently concerned in expres-sion or in the formation of the more prominent signs of char-acter. To some of these Ave shall have frequent occasion torefer, and the reader who can make himself master of theirlocations and oflices will find his progress greatly facilitated;but in any case this chapter can readily be consulted, and willprove invaluable. THE CHIN Mark you, when you but speak to amorous movement of her chin-That fair, round chin I Old Fig. ITO. O one can fail to bestruck with the greatvariety which exists inthe form and quality ofthe chin. It may bepromment orretreating;long or short; broad ornarrow; pointed, round, . or square; double or sin-gle, coarse or attach any import-ance to these differences,supposing them to bemerely accidental; butthey are all significant,and it is our purpose inthis chapter to showwhat they mean. THE CHIIsr AND THE CEREBELLUM. The chin corresponds in position with the cerebellum, andthere is a close anatomical relation between the lower jaw, ofwhich the chin forms a part, and the base of the back-head.
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