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jugale

jugale

9.9
A point on the cheekbone where two parts meet near the eye
  • noun
  • Specialized
: jugale
  • Precise placement of the caliper on the jugale is essential for repeatable results.

Examples

  • During the skull measurement, the technician located the jugale for reference.

  • The anthropologist noted a fracture near the jugale on the specimen.

  • The jugale is an important landmark in craniometry.

  • In anatomy, the jugale connects the frontal and temporal bones.

  • The technician pointed out the jugale as a critical reference point during the skull analysis.

  • Accurate identification of the jugale is crucial for understanding the structure of the zygomatic bone.

  • In cranial studies, the jugale serves as a key marker for measuring facial dimensions.

Synonyms

jugal point
vsjugale
  • Specialized
9.9

A point on the skull where the cheekbone meets the forehead that doctors use to measure head shape

is the same anatomical point but described without mention of landmark use

Surface Forms

jugale singular
jugales plural

Etymology

Jugale comes from the Latin root jugum meaning 'yoke' or 'join'. Think of a yoke holding two pieces together, which helps you remember the jugale is the small spot where parts of the cheekbone meet.