Zygomatic bone facts for kids
| Bone: Zygomatic bone | ||
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| Left zygomatic bone in situ | ||
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| Side view of the teeth and jaws (zygomatic visible in center) | ||
| Latin | os zygomaticum, zygoma | |
The zygomatic bone (cheekbone or malar bone) is a paired facial bone in the upper side of the face. It shows as the prominence of the cheek. The zygomatic bone forms the floor of the eye orbit.
Images for kids
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This jugal bone from an Edmontosaurus is over three feet (1 meter) long
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Left zygomatic bone, malar surface
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Left zygomatic bone, temporal surface
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Left infratemporal fossa
See also
In Spanish: Hueso cigomático para niños
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