Apr 6, 2025 · The zygomatic bone (also known as zygoma or malar bone) is an important facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek. It is roughly quadrangular in shape. Gross anatomy. Zygoma has three surfaces, five borders, and three processes. Surfaces

Sep 14, 2023 · On radiographic evaluation, typically with dedicated CT imaging with multiplanar reformats, the following three fracture components are generally identified: fracture of the zygomatic arch and/or diastasis of the temporozygomatic suture

Jun 30, 2023 · The zygomatic arch is formed by the union of the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone at the zygomaticotemporal suture. Related pathology. Le Fort type 3 fracture. zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture. zygomatic arch fracture

Hacking C, CT facial bones/orbits axial - labeling questions. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 05 Apr 2025) https://radiopaedia.org/cases/62714

Nov 17, 2021 · origin: in front of the zygomaticotemporal suture of the zygomatic bone; insertion: modiolus at the angle of the mouth where it blends with the fibers of levator anguli oris, orbicularis oris and more deeply placed muscular bands; Arterial supply. superior labial branch of the facial artery; Innervation. zygomatic and buccal branches of the ...

Jul 4, 2023 · Zygomatic arch fractures or isolated zygomatic arch fractures are a type of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures that are confined to the zygomatic arch. They may simple or comminuted and can occur at various sites of the zygomatic arch.

orbital process of zygomatic bone; palatine process of the maxilla; superior oblique muscle; optic nerve; temporalis muscle; lateral rectus muscle; superior rectus muscle; inferior rectus muscle; inferior orbital fissure; greater wing of the sphenoid; alveolar process of the maxilla; coronoid process of the mandible; greater palatine foramen ...

temporal process of zygomatic bone. sphenotemporal suture. zygomatic process of temporal bone. mandibular condyle. vidian canal. tubercle of occipital condyle. foramen magnum. greater wing of sphenoid bone. clivus. inferior orbital fissure. cribriform plate. foramen rotundum. hypoglossal canal. spheno-occipital synchondrosis (remnant) foramen ...

Mar 25, 2025 · Described as a pyramid, the maxillary sinuses have a base on the lateral border of the nose, with the apex pointing towards the zygomatic process of the maxilla. The floor is formed by the alveolar process of the maxilla.

The zygomatic arch is the third most common fractured facial bone, with a high majority of those cases being male. Early stabilization is important to maximize both cosmetic integrity and anatomical functionality 1.