Definition of jugal in English:
jugal
adjective ˈdʒuːɡəlˈjo͞oɡəl
1Anatomy
Relating to the zygoma (the bony arch of the cheek).
Example sentencesExamples
- Across the jaw line, the surangular faces the quadratojugal and/or the jugal bones of the cheek region.
- The depression is the scar marking the overlap of the jugal process of the zygomatic arch on to the maxilla, as in therian mammals generally.
- The zygomatic arch looks right, but the anterior portion is mostly maxilla, rather than jugal.
- The right zygomatic arch was fractured at the junction of the jugal and squamosal bones.
- In order to make room for the bill, the jugal bar reaches the quadrate from a position more laterally than is usually the case.
2Entomology
Relating to the jugum of an insect's forewing.
Origin
Late 16th century: from Latin jugalis, from jugum 'yoke'.