Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

• A. Zygoma
• B. Frontal bone
• C. Parietal bone
• D. Maxilla

Answer: (A)

The prominence of the cheek is formed by the zygomatic bone (the malar bone). This bone sits on the side of the face and creates the cheek’s outward contour, contributing to the lower orbit as well. It articulates with the frontal bone, sphenoid, maxilla, and temporal bone, shaping the cheek region. The frontal bone forms the forehead and upper part of the orbit, the parietal bones cover the crown of the skull, and the maxilla forms the upper jaw and much of the midface, but the distinct cheek prominence comes from the zygomatic bone.

The prominence of the cheek is formed by the zygomatic bone (the malar bone). This bone sits on the side of the face and creates the cheek’s outward contour, contributing to the lower orbit as well. It articulates with the frontal bone, sphenoid, maxilla, and temporal bone, shaping the cheek region. The frontal bone forms the forehead and upper part of the orbit, the parietal bones cover the crown of the skull, and the maxilla forms the upper jaw and much of the midface, but the distinct cheek prominence comes from the zygomatic bone.