Zygomaticotemporal suture
Cranial suture between the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone
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The zygomaticotemporal suture (or temporozygomatic suture) is the cranial suture between the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone.[1] This is part of the zygomatic arch.[1] Movement at the suture decreases with development during aging.[1] It has a complex internal structure.[1]
| Zygomaticotemporal suture | |
|---|---|
Zygomaticotemporal suture (red) | |
 Zygomaticotemporal suture (green) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | sutura temporozygomatica |
| TA98 | A03.1.02.024 |
| TA2 | 1599 |
| FMA | 52958 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Additional images
Zygomaticotemporal suture (blue circle) and position of two bones.
Position of zygomaticotemporal suture (red). Animation.
Cross section (temporal bones removed). Animation.
Still image (red)
Side view of the skull. (Zygomaticotemporal suture is suture between zygomatic bone, at left in white, and temporal bone, at center in pink.)
