📂 Anatomy
zygomatic process — Definition
Elmacık çıkıntısı / zygomatic process
Apple bone (zigomatic bone) is protruding towards temporal bone. This structure is located at the point where the temporal bone combines with applecık bone and forms a pronounced bone protrusion on the side of the face. Clinically, it is a frequent broken area in facial traumas, and the fractures can lead to a hundred asymmetry, chewing power or restricted in eye movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Elmacık çıkıntısı?
Elmacık çıkıntısı; apple bone (zigomatic bone) is protruding towards temporal bone. This structure is located at the point where the temporal bone combines with applecık bone and forms a pronounced bone protrusion on the side of the face. Clinically, it is a frequent broken area in facial traumas, and the fractures can lead to a hundred asymmetry, chewing power or restricted in eye movements.
❓ What is zygomatic process in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "zygomatic process" is Elmacık çıkıntısı.
❓ Which medical field is Elmacık çıkıntısı related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.