A lateral midface fracture or a zygomatic bone fracture belongs to the category of head as well as facial injuries and is mainly manifested by an occurring swelling and bleeding from the nostril as well as from the maxillary sinus. Characteristic of the zygomatic bone fracture is the flattened cheek in the injured person. Not … Lateral Midface Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction The zygomatic bone (cheekbone, cheekbone, lat. Os zygomaticum) is a pair of bones of the facial skull. It is located at the lateral edge of the eye sockets and plays a major role in the lateral facial contour. Topography The zygomatic bone lies in front of the temporal bone (Os temporale) and below the … Zygomatic bone
Fracture of the zygomatic arch A zygomatic fracture is a fracture of the zygomatic bone, usually caused by external force. Since adjacent facial bones are often also affected, it is referred to as a lateral midface fracture. This group is further divided according to the location and severity of the fracture. It is also important … Fracture of the zygomatic arch | Zygomatic bone
