Cheekbone
Cheekbone (Zygomatic Bone)
The Cheekbone or Zygomatic Bone is a prominent facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek, part of the lateral wall and floor of the orbit, and parts of the temporal and infratemporal fossa. It presents a malar and a temporal surface; four processes, the frontosphenoidal, orbital, maxillary, and temporal; and four borders.
Pronunciation
Cheekbone: /ˈtʃiːkˌboʊn/ Zygomatic Bone: /zaɪɡəˈmætɪk ˈboʊn/
Etymology
The term "Cheekbone" is derived from the Old English word "ceace," which means "jaw" or "jawbone," and the Middle English word "bon," which means "bone." The term "Zygomatic" is derived from the Greek word "zygon," which means "yoke."
Related Terms
- Orbit: The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
- Maxillary: Pertaining to the jaw or jawbone, specifically the upper one.
- Temporal: Pertaining to the temples or the sides of the skull behind the eyes.
- Frontosphenoidal: Pertaining to the frontal and sphenoid bones.
- Infratemporal fossa: An irregularly shaped cavity, situated below and medial to the zygomatic arch.
- Malar: Pertaining to the cheekbone or zygoma.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cheekbone
- Wikipedia's article - Cheekbone
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