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not sure but it comes from Latin word for yoke
--well actually it comes from a greek word . In fact in greek, it's called "zygomatikO" which comes from the verb "zyg-O-o" which means to bond two things together. So, in our case, zygomatico means (the bone) which bonds the skull to the maxilla.
ZygOs also means "yoke", so either explanation is possible -because yoke is similar in shape with the two zygomatic bones, if you see them from the front (both of them)
But, I think philologists say it's from the verb (hence, because it bonds skull to maxilla)
*I'm from Greece and a medical student
the verb in greek is "ζυγ-ο-ω", and the bone "ζυγωματικό"
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What is a zygomaticus?
A zygoma is the anatomical name for the cheekbone.
What muscle do you smile with?
Zygomaticus
What muscle is the primary muscle used in smiling?
The Zygomaticus is the primary muscle used in smiling.
What part of the body does the zygomaticus move?
The Zygomaticus (Zygomatic Bone) Is incontrol of you cheekbones. Which articulates with the Frontal, Maxilla, Sphenoid, and Temporal Bones.
What muscles do you use to smile?
It is primarily the zygomaticus major and risorius muscles that are responsible for a smile, aided in part by the action of the buccinator :)
Used in smiling?
Zygomaticus is your smiling muscle
Muscle used to show you're happy?
Zygomaticus
What part of the body starts with zx or y?
Zygomaticus major and zygomaticus minor are facial muscles of the human body. Yellow marrow is found in long bones of the human body.
What is the Muscle used when grinning?
Smiling is a facial expression, so the skeletal muscles of the face would be used. In particular the zygomaticus. or the ****** it makes me smile
What muscle contracts the corner of the mouth and is drawn upward?
zygomaticus
Where are the insertion points of the zygomaticus?
There are a couple insertion points of the zygomatic bone. It's insertion points are on the orbicularis oris. This is very close in proximity to the zygomaticus major, as well as just above it.
What muscle that has the letter z?
zygomaticus major muscle (a facial muscle)
