Facial symmetry

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/facial-symmetry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the metric of development?Facial symmetry, particularly fluctuating asymmetry, can indicate developmental stability and health
2. What is the systematic deviation?Aurofacial asymmetry describes a directional, non-random tilt in facial feature placement
3. What does facial symmetry mean?Facial symmetry is how alike the left and right sides of a face are. Scientists compare points on each side to see how close they match.
4. Why do people think symmetrical faces look prettier?Studies show that more symmetrical faces are often seen as healthier and having better genes. Because of this, many people find them more attractive.

Bilateral Symmetry: The property of being divisible into two mirror-image halves along a central axis.