Cheek Bone Medical Term

Cheek bone | definition of Cheek bone by Medical dictionary

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bone [ bōn] 1. the hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts. 2. any distinct piece of the skeleton of the body. See anatomic Table of Bones in the Appendices for regional and alphabetical …

Cheekbone Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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noun cheek· bone ˈchēk-ˌbōn : the prominence below the eye that is formed by the zygomatic bone also : zygomatic bone Example Sentences He suffered a broken …

Zygomatic bone - Wikipedia

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Cheekbone | definition of cheekbone by Medical dictionary

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cheekbone (chēk′bōn′) n. See zygomatic bone. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton …

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean

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cheek: burs-, burso-bursa (a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion …

Anatomy of the Cheekbone - Synonym

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The cheekbone, called the zygomatic or malar bone, is a paired bone with one bone located underneath each eye socket. Each cheekbone attaches to other facial bones and …

Cheek Fracture - Facial Trauma

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What structures are involved during a cheekbone fracture? Several bones comprise the structure that is commonly known as the “cheekbone”. These bones include the lateral orbital wall, orbital rim, orbital floor, the anterior …

Sunken Cheeks: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

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Sunken cheeks occur when you don’t have a lot of tissue (flesh) between your zygoma (the bony arch of your cheek under your eye) and your mandible (your lower jawbone). Both women and men can...

Understanding Jaw (Orthognathic) Anatomy and Problems

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Chewing problems. You may find it difficult to bite into a sandwich or an apple, or difficult to keep food in your mouth as you chew. The TMJs may be stiff or painful. Speech problems. It may be difficult to make certain …

Elements of Morphology: Human Malformation Terminology

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The part of the face above the eyebrows, below the hairline and between the temples. The paired frontalis muscles join in the midline and adhere to the superficial fascia over the frontal bone. These muscles effect …