The malar, or zygomatic, bone forms the cheek and the lower, outside rim of the |orbits|. The |temporal process| of the malar bone curves around the side of the |skull| to meet the zygomatic |process| of the temporal bone, forming the zygomatic arch. The upper, frontal part of the malar bone, forming the outer rim of the orbit and meeting the |frontal bone|, is called the frontal |process|, while the orbital surface defines the |mouth|, lower and outer wall of the orbital cavity. Each malar bone features a |zygomaticofacial foramen|, or opening, into the bone near the lower corner of the orbit.
