zygomatic arch
arcus zygomaticus
The bony arch in vertebrates that extends along the side or front of the skull beneath the eye socket and is formed by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
| Type | Bone |
| Parent Structure | facial bone |
| Latin Name | arcus zygomaticus |
| FMA ID | 53120 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the zygomatic arch?
The bony arch in vertebrates that extends along the side or front of the skull beneath the eye socket and is formed by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
What is the Latin name for the zygomatic arch?
The Latin name for the zygomatic arch is arcus zygomaticus.
Related Structures
1st arch mandibular component
ventral mandibular arch
1st arch mandibular ectoderm
ectoderm of mandibular component
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme
mandibular component mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme
1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest
1st arch maxillary component
1st arch maxillary ectoderm
ectoderm of maxillary component
1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft
1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm
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