Meaning Zygomatic bone
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Zygomatic bone


The part of the temporal bone of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek. The zygomatic bone is also known as the zygomatic arch, the zygoma, the malar bone, the cheek bone and the yoke bone. The word "zygomatic" comes from the Greek "zygon" meaning a yoke or crossbar by which two draft animals such as oxen could be hit [..]
Source: medicinenet.com (offline)

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Zygomatic bone


Quadrangular bone on either side of face that forms the cheek prominence. See malar.
Source: ada.org

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Zygomatic bone


The facial bone that makes up the cheek corner and outer orbital pillar, and encloses the front part of the temporal fossa.
Source: archaeologyinfo.com

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Zygomatic bone


The cheekbone.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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