nounfemininepl: zygomas or zygomata
zigoma
1. The cheekbone; a bone of the face that forms the prominence of the cheek and connects the maxilla to the temporal bone
The zygoma is one of the most prominent facial bones and plays an important role in facial structure.
O zigoma é um dos ossos faciais mais proeminentes e desempenha um papel importante na estrutura facial.
2. In anatomy, the arch formed by the zygomatic and temporal bones
The zygomatic arch provides attachment points for the masseter muscle.
O arco zigomático fornece pontos de inserção para o músculo masseter.
Zygoma is a purely technical anatomical term used in medical, dental, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is not part of everyday vernacular speech. The term is important in cosmetic surgery, anthropology, and orthodontics, where facial bone structure is a subject of professional study.
Related Idioms & Phrases
high cheekbones (related to zygoma prominence)
prominent zygomas (indicative of certain facial features)
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