zygomaticotemporal

adjective

zy·​go·​mat·​i·​co·​tem·​po·​ral -ˈtem-p(ə-)rəl How to pronounce zygomaticotemporal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or uniting the zygomatic arch and the temporal bone
the zygomaticotemporal suture
2
a
: of, relating to, or being the branch of the zygomatic nerve that supplies the skin of the anterior temporal region
the zygomatic nerve divides into zygomaticotemporal and zygomaticofacial branches
b
: of, relating to, or being a foramen in the zygomatic bone that gives passage to the zygomaticotemporal branch of the zygomatic nerve

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“Zygomaticotemporal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/zygomaticotemporal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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