Symbols for Non-Manuals

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This page shows the symbols for non-manuals on the face, head, and torso. For other parts of the body (elbows, knees, feet, etc.), movement symbols combine with the symbols given in location.

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Brows
Eyes
Mouth
Head and Torso

Forehead, nose, and cheeks (NM)

Each cheek can be specified individually.

nm face chart2

Brows (NMB)

Each brow can be specified individually.

nm brow chart2

Eyes (NME)

Each eye can be specified individually. Gaze directions can also combine with squinted (<</>>/$) and wide (<</>>/$/^/v) eyes.

nm eye chart2

Mouth (NMM)

nm mouth chart2

Head and Torso

nm headtorso chart2