Definition of zygoma in English:

zygoma

nounPlural zygomata zɪˈɡəʊməzʌɪˈɡəʊməzaɪˈɡoʊmə

Anatomy

The bony arch of the cheek formed by connection of the zygomatic and temporal bones.
〔剖〕颧弓；颧骨
Example sentencesExamples
- A short, faint horizontal ridge occurs ventral to the depression and slightly anterior to the maxillary root of the zygoma.
- The anterior epitympanum dissection extends as far as the root of the zygoma and is made continuous with a wide anterior canal wall enlargement.
- The SMAS is elevated basically in the direction from the angle of the mandible to the middle of the zygoma, and this is sutured and suspended along its entire length.
- Using the endoscope through the small lateral incision, the surgeon dissects the entire cheek from the orbital run over to the nose, down to the top of the mouth out to the side over the zygoma so the whole cheek can be freed and moved up.
- The zygoma has a very tall projection that occupies approximately half its length.

Derivatives

zygomatic

adjective ˌzʌɪɡə(ʊ)ˈmatɪkˌzɪɡə(ʊ)ˈmatɪkˌzaɪɡəˈmædɪk

Anatomy

The skull has an broad, tilted zygomatic plate that serves as the attachment point for the lateral branch of the masseter muscle.
Example sentencesExamples
- The more posterior parts of the zygomatic arch are not preserved, and the presence of zygomatic ridges cannot be determined from the evidence at hand.
- He showed that the zygomatic major muscle, which runs from the cheek bone down to the lip corners, pulls those lip corners upwards into a smiling shape.
- However, the clear separation of the nerve into five main terminal branches (temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, and cervical) may be difficult or impossible.
- The foramina of the zygomatic bone that transmit branches of the zygomatic nerve are often subject to variation in number and position.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Greek zugōma, from zugon 'yoke'.

Definition of zygoma in US English:

zygoma

nounzīˈɡōməzaɪˈɡoʊmə

Anatomy

The bony arch of the cheek formed by connection of the zygomatic and temporal bones.
〔剖〕颧弓；颧骨
Example sentencesExamples
- The SMAS is elevated basically in the direction from the angle of the mandible to the middle of the zygoma, and this is sutured and suspended along its entire length.
- Using the endoscope through the small lateral incision, the surgeon dissects the entire cheek from the orbital run over to the nose, down to the top of the mouth out to the side over the zygoma so the whole cheek can be freed and moved up.
- The anterior epitympanum dissection extends as far as the root of the zygoma and is made continuous with a wide anterior canal wall enlargement.
- The zygoma has a very tall projection that occupies approximately half its length.
- A short, faint horizontal ridge occurs ventral to the depression and slightly anterior to the maxillary root of the zygoma.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Greek zugōma, from zugon ‘yoke’.

单词	zygoma
释义	Definition of zygoma in English: zygoma nounPlural zygomata zɪˈɡəʊməzʌɪˈɡəʊməzaɪˈɡoʊmə Anatomy The bony arch of the cheek formed by connection of the zygomatic and temporal bones. 〔剖〕颧弓；颧骨 Example sentencesExamples A short, faint horizontal ridge occurs ventral to the depression and slightly anterior to the maxillary root of the zygoma. The anterior epitympanum dissection extends as far as the root of the zygoma and is made continuous with a wide anterior canal wall enlargement. The SMAS is elevated basically in the direction from the angle of the mandible to the middle of the zygoma, and this is sutured and suspended along its entire length. Using the endoscope through the small lateral incision, the surgeon dissects the entire cheek from the orbital run over to the nose, down to the top of the mouth out to the side over the zygoma so the whole cheek can be freed and moved up. The zygoma has a very tall projection that occupies approximately half its length. Derivatives zygomatic adjective ˌzʌɪɡə(ʊ)ˈmatɪkˌzɪɡə(ʊ)ˈmatɪkˌzaɪɡəˈmædɪk Anatomy The skull has an broad, tilted zygomatic plate that serves as the attachment point for the lateral branch of the masseter muscle. Example sentencesExamples The more posterior parts of the zygomatic arch are not preserved, and the presence of zygomatic ridges cannot be determined from the evidence at hand. He showed that the zygomatic major muscle, which runs from the cheek bone down to the lip corners, pulls those lip corners upwards into a smiling shape. However, the clear separation of the nerve into five main terminal branches (temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, and cervical) may be difficult or impossible. The foramina of the zygomatic bone that transmit branches of the zygomatic nerve are often subject to variation in number and position. Origin Late 17th century: from Greek zugōma, from zugon 'yoke'. Definition of zygoma in US English: zygoma nounzīˈɡōməzaɪˈɡoʊmə Anatomy The bony arch of the cheek formed by connection of the zygomatic and temporal bones. 〔剖〕颧弓；颧骨 Example sentencesExamples The SMAS is elevated basically in the direction from the angle of the mandible to the middle of the zygoma, and this is sutured and suspended along its entire length. Using the endoscope through the small lateral incision, the surgeon dissects the entire cheek from the orbital run over to the nose, down to the top of the mouth out to the side over the zygoma so the whole cheek can be freed and moved up. The anterior epitympanum dissection extends as far as the root of the zygoma and is made continuous with a wide anterior canal wall enlargement. The zygoma has a very tall projection that occupies approximately half its length. A short, faint horizontal ridge occurs ventral to the depression and slightly anterior to the maxillary root of the zygoma. Origin Late 17th century: from Greek zugōma, from zugon ‘yoke’.
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