zygomaticotemporal

zygomaticotemporal
Relating to the zygomatic and temporal bones.

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zy·go·mat·i·co·tem·po·ral -'tem-p(ə-)rəl adj
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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zy·go·mat·i·co·tem·po·ral (zi″go-mat″ĭ-ko-temґpər-əl) pertaining to the zygomatic arch, process, or bone and the temporal bone.

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