Right zygomatic bone (Os zygomaticum)
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Anatomy
The bone forming the right cheek prominence: it shapes the lateral orbital rim, joins the temporal bone as the zygomatic arch beneath which the temporalis muscle passes, and gives the cheek its height and the face its character.
Clinical notes
Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fractures from direct blows drop the orbital rim with downward displacement of the eye and double vision, and may need surgical reduction and fixation.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Right zygomatic bone?
The bone forming the right cheek prominence: it shapes the lateral orbital rim, joins the temporal bone as the zygomatic arch beneath which the temporalis muscle passes, and gives the cheek its height and the face its character.
Why is the Right zygomatic bone clinically important?
Zygomaticomaxillary (tripod) fractures from direct blows drop the orbital rim with downward displacement of the eye and double vision, and may need surgical reduction and fixation.
Source & license
Derived from Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/); upstream geometry from BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science. license details