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What causes zygomatic bone pain?
Zygomatic arch pain is commonly reported by patients visiting the orofacial pain clinic and is majorly accepted to be caused by masseter muscle pain. But a variety of conditions may present as orofacial pain in the zygomatic arch region, including life-threatening diseases such as salivary gland tumors.
Where is the left zygomatic bone?
The zygomatic bone (zygoma) is an irregularly shaped bone of the skull. It is often referred to as the cheekbone, and it comprises the prominence just below the lateral side of the orbit.
What does the zygomatic bone do?
Definition. The zygomatic bone is a paired facial bone. Both zygoma or cheek bones are irregular and articulate with other bones of the cranium and face. They are important contributors to mastication or chewing, providing an attachment point for the masseter muscle – a jaw adductor that closes the jaw.
What is the main function of the zygomatic bone?
The zygomatic bone is a paired facial bone. Both zygoma or cheek bones are irregular and articulate with other bones of the cranium and face. They are important contributors to mastication or chewing, providing an attachment point for the masseter muscle – a jaw adductor that closes the jaw.
Is the zygomatic bone the cheekbone?
zygomatic bone, also called cheekbone, or malar bone, diamond-shaped bone below and lateral to the orbit, or eye socket, at the widest part of the cheek.
How do I know if my zygomatic bone is broken?
Broken cheekbone/upper jaw (zygomatic maxillary fracture)
- Flatness of the cheek.
- Altered sensation underneath the eye on the affected side.
- Problems with eyesight.
- Pain with jaw movement.
Can you fracture your zygomatic bone?
Fracture of the zygomatic bone is a common fracture of the facial skeleton; the zygomatic bone forms the most anterolateral projection one on each side of the middle face.
Does the zygomatic bone contain a sinus?
It contains the largest of the paranasal sinuses, the maxillary sinus. To see the posterior part of the maxilla, we’ll remove the zygomatic arch.
What is the common name for zygomatic bone?
How long does it take for a cheekbone fracture to heal?
Even if a fracture is held in place with plates and screws it still takes approximately six weeks for your cheekbone to heal completely. During this recovery period, you will need to be careful to avoid an injury to this area of your face, as it may cause the cheekbone to move out of position.
What is the function of the zygomatic bone?
Function The zygomatic bone functions as a structure which joins the bones of the face while protecting the arteries, nerves, veins, and organs which lie below the surface. The arches of the zygomatic bone provide a person’s cheeks with the structure to fill out the face.
Where does the temporal process articulate with the zygomatic?
The temporal process originates from the lower half of the zygomatic bone. It is oriented posteriorly and slightly superiorly towards the temporal bone . The terminal tip of the temporal process is oblique and jagged and it articulates with the zygomatic process of temporal bone with which it comprises the zygomatic arch.
What passes through the lateral surface of the zygomatic foramen?
This foramen transmits the zygomaticofacial nerve, artery and vein between the orbit and the face. The lateral surface also serves as the attachment area of the zygomaticus major muscle on its anterior half, and the zygomaticus minor muscle on its posterior half.