bone-structure

How bones arrange

Bone structure refers to the arrangement and shape of bones, especially in the face.

Good bone structure typically means prominent cheekbones, a defined jawline, and balanced facial proportions—features considered attractive because they photograph well and age gracefully: She has the bone structure of a model.

The term sometimes extends to body frame: His broad bone structure made him look athletic.

physique

frame

Supporting outer structure

petite · broad · narrow · willowy · lanky · stocky · delicate · sturdy · athletic · rangy

skeletal

skeleton

Internal supportive framework

vertebrae · pelvis · ribcage · spine · cranium · femur · clavicle · scapula · tibia · humerus

facial

cheekbones

Facial bones below eyes

  • jawlineLower facial boundary
  • browFacial ridge overhead
  • chinLowest facial protrusion

profile · contour · angles · symmetry · features · sculpted · chiseled · prominent · defined · modeling

Opposites
anatomical components

bone-structuresoft tissue

Non-rigid body structures

musculature · flesh · muscle mass · fat distribution · body fat

underlying vs. surface features

bone-structurecomplexion

Skin tone, appearance

skin texture · body weight · surface features · body composition · physique

Family

bone, bones, boned, boning, boneless, structure, structures, structural, structurally

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G