zygomatic bone; zygoma; malar bone

Introduction

Paired bone of the cranium

Structure

• forms the prominence of the cheek

Articulation

• it articulates with the frontal bone, temporal bone & maxilla

More general terms

• bone

Component of

• skull (cranium)

Components

• zygomaticofacial foramen
• frontal process of zygomatic bone
• temporal process of zygomatic bone
• zygomatic arch