Facial Bone Located Below Each Eye Socket
The zygomatic bones are more commonly known as the cheekbones.
These bones are located just below each eye and extend upward to the outer side of each eye.
The zygomatic bone consists of cartilage when a fetus is in utero, with bone-forming immediately after birth.
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The most significant condition associated with the zygomatic bones is afracture.
Near the skull, the articulations (where two bones come together) are not as thick.
Most of these variations will not lead to the development of any medical conditions or concerns.
The arches of the zygomatic bone provide a persons cheeks with the structure to fill out the face.
The stability the zygomatic bone provides also allows for motion associated with other bones connected to the zygomatic bone.
This allows the zygomatic bone and other facial bones to connect with the upper portion of the skull.
Associated Conditions
The most common condition associated with the zygomatic bone is a fracture.
Vision problems may be associated with orbital fractures, along with muscle spasms to the nearby facial muscles.
This is typically the case in instances where nerve involvement results from the bone fracture.
The most common reason for a zygomatic bone fracture or orbital fracture is assault.
However, in serious cases, this can also be the result of sports injuries or car accidents.
Rehabilitation
Fractures to the zygomatic bone are diagnosed through an X-ray.
More serious zygomatic fractures may result in inward displacement of the eyeball, persistentdouble vision, or cosmetic changes.
These instances requiresurgeryto apply fixators to the bones and minimize complications.
The absence of cosmetic changes following a facial injury in children can result in a delayed diagnosis.
White-eyed blowouts are orbital fractures which occur in children and result in a presentation similar to that of aconcussion.
This may include nausea, vomiting, and cognitive changes.
There are also other processes in the body, such as the xiphoid process.
There are a total of 14 bones in the face.
Diagnosing the cause of zygomatic arch pain may involve using aCT scanor anMRI.
These devices can help a healthcare provider prevent a misdiagnosis.
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