Which bones are the cheek bones of the face?

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Which bones are the cheek bones of the face?

Cheekbones are formed by the zygomatic bones. These paired bones sit on the sides of the face, creating the rounded prominence of the cheeks and contributing to the orbital rim. They articulate with the maxilla in the front, the frontal bone above, the sphenoid behind, and the temporal bone laterally to form the zygomatic arch. The other bones listed aren’t the cheekbones: the parietal bones make up the upper sides and roof of the skull; the maxilla forms the upper jaw; the temporal bones are located near the temples and part of the side of the skull.

Cheekbones are formed by the zygomatic bones. These paired bones sit on the sides of the face, creating the rounded prominence of the cheeks and contributing to the orbital rim. They articulate with the maxilla in the front, the frontal bone above, the sphenoid behind, and the temporal bone laterally to form the zygomatic arch.

The other bones listed aren’t the cheekbones: the parietal bones make up the upper sides and roof of the skull; the maxilla forms the upper jaw; the temporal bones are located near the temples and part of the side of the skull.

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