What is a zygomatic arch?

In vertebrates, the zygomatic arch is a curved bony protrusion of the skull, which extends along the outer edge of the lower eye socket from the temple to the maxilla or upper jaw. It is more often called the cheekbone, but is also known as Zygoma or Malar Bone. The term "zygomatic" is derived from the Greek word "zugoma", which means a bar, a bolt or yoke, because the shape of the bony structure resembles the shape of yoke, which is used to use oxen. The zygomatic arch is attached to the jaw-two jaw-temporic-mandibular joint and is the origin of the Master's muscle. The whole zygomatic skeletal structure is collectively known as a zygomaticomaxillary complex. Along with the fact that it is part of the human skull, the zygomatic arch is also present in the skeletal face of strait of other vertebrates, such as cats, dogs, horses, cows and more.

fractures on the zygomatic arch are among the most common face injuries, seconds only onnasal fractures in frequency. The most common causes of zygomatic fractures are high impact traumas such as motor vehicles, sports injuries, attacks and falls. Zygoma connects to the skull in four places, so this type of injury is also called a fracture of a tetrapod in which all four connecting points are violated; or a fracture of a tripod in which three of the four connecting points are broken. Only one connecting point is broken in an isolated fracture of a zygomatic arch.

The earliest documented treatment of zygomatic fractures comes from 3000 B.C. Guillaume Dupuytren, Howard Lothrop and William Keen, pioneers of modern zygomatic face surgery, practiced their techniques in the 18th and 19th centuries. Traction ProClouis Stroymeyer introduced Edure for a zygomatic repair in 1844 and is still used to this day. In 1927 Dr. Harold Gilles to hide the slices of face required by repairing zygomatic fractures in the hair line, reducing the importance of scarring of the faceeje.

Fracture Zygomaticomalar Complex is usually performed by a plastic surgeon. In this procedure, mini-desks or micro-germs are inserted through the face cuts to stabilize bones or bones for healing. The inability to repair a zygomatic injury can lead to a permanent disfigure of the face, such as tism, which is the flattening of the face; cheekbone asymmetry; and change the shape and size of the mouth.