Zygoma (Noun)
Meaning
The slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The zygoma forms the outer prominence of the cheek and provides attachment for muscles of facial expression.
- The temporal process of the zygoma articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to form the zygomatic arch.
- Fractures of the zygoma can cause significant facial deformity and may require surgical intervention.
- The zygoma is a key landmark in facial anatomy and is often used as a reference point for surgical procedures.
- The zygomatic arch, formed by the zygoma and the temporal bone, provides a conduit for the temporal branch of the facial nerve.