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

left zygomatic arch Organ right zygomatic arch Organ

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.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.