Zygomatic bone

Definition

The zygomatic bone is one of the paired bones that form the prominences of the cheeks and part of the lateral wall and floor of each orbit in the skull. It articulates with the maxilla, sphenoid, temporal, and frontal bones.

Related terms

Maxilla: The upper jawbone in vertebrates, forming part of the mouth structure and housing teeth.

Temporal Bone: A bone situated at the sides and base of the skull, playing a key role in forming the skull's structure around the ear.

Orbit: The bony socket that houses the eyeball, formed by several bones including the zygomatic bone