Zygoma Bone: Anatomy, Function & Key Features

Zygoma

* Forms part of lateral and inferior border of orbit

* Articulates with: frontal, temporal, maxilla, sphenoid and temporal bone

* Provides major facial muscles with origin

Also know as: cheek bone or malar bone

Features

* Temporal process projects laterally to meet temporal bone and contribute to form zygomatic arch

* Temporal surface, for origin of masseter

* Orbital portion forms floor of orbit, gives origin to the inferior rectus

* Maxillary process articulates medially with the ethmoid process of maxilla.