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Background: Os zygomaticum is one of the bones that have importance in terms of surgery and aesthetics due to the anatomical location in the face region. The location of the foramen zygomaticofaciale (FZF), foramen zygomaticoorbitale (FZO), and foramen zygomaticotemporale (FZT) which locate on os zygomaticum and serve as transition for some neurovascular structures, are important anatomical structures to be considered for the success of surgical procedures. The aim of current study was to classify the number of foramens and via using the obtained morphometric data to determine the safe zone to be used during surgical interventional procedures.  Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 28 skulls belonging to the Department of Anatomy, Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. Broken or deformed bones were not included in the study. The numbers of the foramen were classified and morphometric measurements of foramen zygomaticofaciale were performed. Results: In total 39 FZF, 25 FZO and 31 ZT have been determined. As a result of measurements made for FZF, no statistically significant difference was observed between right and left sides. The area where the FZF located mostly was assigned and the safe zone for the interventional procedures was determined. Conclusion: We believe that the findings obtained in our study will be useful for anesthetists and surgeons.

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