In the human skull, the zygomatic bone (from Ancient Greek: ζῠγόν, romanized: zugón, lit. 'yoke'), also called cheekbone or malar bone , is a paired irregular bone , situated at the upper and …

Nov 3, 2023 · The zygomatic bone (zygoma) is an irregularly shaped bone of the skull. It is often referred to as the cheekbone, and it comprises the prominence just below the lateral side of …

Aug 20, 2024 · This allows for the structure of the skull to take over as the main protector of the brain and other underlying structures. There is also a tunnel within the zygomatic bone called …

In anatomy, the zygomatic arch (colloquially known as the cheek bone), is a part of the skull formed by the zygomatic process of the temporal bone (a bone extending forward from the …

Feb 18, 2022 · Zygomatic bone, commonly known as the cheekbone, is a paired, irregular facial bone. It is sometimes known as ‘zygoma’, a Greek word meaning ‘yoke’. This bone forms the …

The zygomatic processes (aka. malar) are three processes (protrusions) from other bones of the skull which each articulate with the zygomatic bone. The three processes are: [1] Zygomatic …

A view of the lateral skull is dominated by the large, rounded cranium above and the upper and lower jaws with their teeth below (Figure 7.3.3). Separating these areas is the bridge of bone …

Jan 16, 2025 · The zygomatic bone (also known as zygoma or malar bone) is an important facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek. It is roughly quadrangular in shape. Zygoma has …

Jan 18, 2025 · The zygomatic bone, also known as the cheek bone or malar bone, is a paired bone located in the facial region of the human skeleton. It is a key component of the facial …

Jan 10, 2025 · The skull is broadly divided into the rounded hollow part that houses the brain (neurocranium) and the part anteroinferiorly which forms the basis of the face and to which the …