zygoma

Meanings

• noun

  The zygoma is a bone of the skull, located in the cheek region.

  - "The dentist asked the patient to clench and unclench the zygomas to check the bite."
  - "The fracture of the zygoma caused significant swelling and bruising."

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Synonyms

cheekbone , malar bone , zygomatic bone

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Variants

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zygoma , zygomas , zygomata

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'zygoma', meaning 'cheek'.

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Trivia

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1. The zygoma is the only bone in the skull that is not directly connected to the cranial cavity.

2. The zygoma is also known as the malar bone.

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1. zygomatic arch: The zygomatic arch is a bony structure formed by the zygoma and the temporal bone, which supports the cheekbone and the muscles of the face.

2. zygoma major: Zygoma major is the larger of the two zygomatic bones, and it forms the prominence of the cheekbone.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the god Hermes is depicted with a zygoma as a symbol of his cunning and ability to deceive.

How to Memorize "zygoma"

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   - To visualize the zygoma, imagine the cheekbone region of your face and the bone structure beneath it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zygoma' with 'cheekbone' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'zygoma' comes from the Greek word for 'cheek'.

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