Beginner Zygomatic Bone Quiz

Q1. What prominent facial feature is formed largely by the zygomatic bone?

• Posterior hard palate
• Chin
• Prominence of the cheek
• Bridge of the nose

Q2. Is the zygomatic bone paired or unpaired?

• Normally three in number
• Unpaired
• Paired
• Fused across the nasal septum

Q3. Which three principal surfaces are described on the zygomatic bone?

• Nasal, palatine, and cerebral surfaces
• Mastoid, petrous, and squamous surfaces
• Facial, temporal, and orbital surfaces
• Superior, inferior, and septal surfaces

Q4. Which part of the orbit is formed in part by the zygomatic bone?

• Lateral wall and floor
• Orbital roof only
• Optic canal only
• Entire medial wall

Q5. Which process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the frontal bone?

• Maxillary process
• Alveolar process
• Frontal process
• Temporal process

Q6. Which process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the temporal bone?

• Orbital process
• Maxillary process
• Frontal process
• Temporal process

Q7. Which process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the maxilla?

• Maxillary process
• Styloid process
• Frontal process
• Temporal process

Q8. Which arch is formed partly by the zygomatic bone?

• Mandibular arch
• Superciliary arch
• Palatine arch
• Zygomatic arch

Q9. Which major muscle of mastication attaches to the zygomatic bone and arch?

• Medial pterygoid
• Masseter
• Genioglossus
• Mylohyoid

Q10. Which opening on the facial surface transmits the zygomaticofacial nerve and vessels?

• Zygomaticofacial foramen
• Mandibular foramen
• Mental foramen
• Infraorbital foramen