Definition

1. Noun:
   • The arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek: The malar bone is a paired facial bone that creates the structure of the cheek and the lower, lateral part of the eye socket.

Usage

• The term "malar bone" is used in anatomical, medical, and biological contexts to refer to a specific bone of the human skull. It is a precise, technical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A fracture of the malar bone is often called a "tripod fracture."
  • The surgeon carefully examined the patient's malar bone after the facial injury.
  • In anatomy class, we learned that the malar bone articulates with the maxilla, temporal, and frontal bones.

Advanced Usage

• "Malar" as an adjective: Pertaining to the cheek.
  • The patient exhibited malar flushing, a reddening of the cheeks.

Variants and Related Words

• Zygomatic bone (n): This is the more common clinical and anatomical synonym for the malar bone.
  • The zygomatic bone is a key component of the facial skeleton.
• Cheekbone (n): A common, non-technical term for the prominent part of the face formed by the malar/zygomatic bone.
  • She has very high cheekbones.

Synonyms

• Zygomatic bone: The direct anatomical synonym.
• Cheekbone: The common, layperson's term.
• Os zygomaticum: The Latin anatomical term.

Related Phrases

• Malar prominence: The projection or prominence of the cheek.
  • The model's striking features included a strong malar prominence.
• Zygomatic arch: The arch formed by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
  • The zygomatic arch is palpable on the side of the face.

Noun

1. the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek