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UKZygoma
/zaɪɡˈəʊmɐ/
/zaɪɡˈoʊmə/Zygoma
[NOUN]1
a facial bone that forms the prominence of the cheek and connects various other facial bones
What is "zygoma"?
The zygoma, also known as the cheekbone, is located on each side of the face. It forms a prominent arch-shaped structure that provides structural support and defines the contours of the midface. The zygoma connects various facial bones, including the frontal bone, maxilla, and temporal bone, contributing to the overall stability and strength of the facial skeleton. Additionally, the zygoma plays a role in protecting the underlying structures such as the eyes and the upper jaw. Its position and shape also influence facial aesthetics and expressions.
Examples
1. The difference is visible, where the red lines indicate the zygoma, and the white lines indicate the ramus.
2. Pair that with a large distance between the gonion and zygoma and wide bigonial length and you get his characteristically hollow cheeks.
3. Wide, short faces aka Euryprosopic faces like most male models, have their cheekbones much further apart with increased bizygomatic width, where the zygomas can be thought of as the lateral peak of the cheekbones.
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