What is the anatomical term for the cheek bone?

What is the anatomical term for the cheek bone?

• A. Zygoma
• B. Mandible
• C. Maxilla
• D. Nasal bone

Answer: (A)

The cheekbone is the zygomatic bone, often called the zygoma. It forms the prominent part of the cheek and contributes to the orbit’s lateral wall, connecting with the maxilla, temporal bone, frontal bone, and sphenoid. The other bones listed have different roles: the mandible is the lower jaw; the maxilla forms the upper jaw and central facial framework; the nasal bones form the bridge of the nose.

The cheekbone is the zygomatic bone, often called the zygoma. It forms the prominent part of the cheek and contributes to the orbit’s lateral wall, connecting with the maxilla, temporal bone, frontal bone, and sphenoid. The other bones listed have different roles: the mandible is the lower jaw; the maxilla forms the upper jaw and central facial framework; the nasal bones form the bridge of the nose.