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The zygomatic process is located on the temporal bone. The process is connected to the zygomatic bone to create the zygomatic arch.

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massetter muscle posteriorly (chewing muscles)

zygomaticus muscles anteriorly (smiling muscles)

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The zygomatic process of the temporal bone is a long, arched process projecting from the lower part of the squamous portion of the temporal bone. It articulates with the zygomatic bone.

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Ensiform process

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What originates on the zygomatic arch and inserts on the angle of the mandible?

The masseter is the main muscle that shuts or closes the jaw.


Is zygomatic process synonyms with zygomatic arch?

Yes, the zygomatic process is another name for the zygomatic arch.


What is the structure that makes up the zygomatic arch?

The zygomatic process and temporal process create the zygomatic arch.


What muscle connects the sternum to the zygomatic arch?

There is no muscle that connects the sternum to the zygomatic arch. The zygomatic arch is a part of the zygoma, a facial bone. The sternum is in the chest.


Which muscles originate on the Zygomatic arch?

The zygomatic arch supports the main jaw muscle, the masseter, which is necessary both for biting and chewing food and for speech. Several other facial muscles attach to the zygomatic bone, as well.


What muscle originates on the distal anterior humerus and inserts onto the coronoid process of the ulna to cause arm reflexion?

The brachialis muscle originates on the distal anterior humerus and insert at the coronoid process. The function of the brachialis is flexion at the elbow.


Temporal and zygomatic bones join to form?

Temporal and zygomatic bones join to form the zygomatic arch or the cheek bone. The masseter joins here as well to make the chewing muscle.


What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the lips?

Zygomatic.Flesh over the zygomatic process, or zygomatic prominence, are the two closest things, I suppose...Flesh over the zygomatic process, or zygomatic prominence, are the two closest things, I suppose...


What muscle has an origin zygomatic bone and insertion orbicularis oris?

maxilla


What attached the muscle to the bones?

Origin-zygomatic bone Insertion-mandible


What is the function of the zygomatic process?

The zygomatic process is a connecting point where muscles and ligaments of the jaw, neck, and face connect. The second function is that of protection, of the eyes and mouth.


What muscle originates on scapula and proximal humerus and inserts on olecranon process?

The triceps originates on the scapula and proximal humerus and inserts on the olecranon process. The muscles has three heads (hence its name) so it has multiple origins.