page_title: Jugal bone
hierarchical_section_title: Jugal bone
caption_attribution_description: Diagram of the skulls of a Monitor lizard and a Crocodile with homologous bones coloured the same colours.
context_page_description: The jugal is a skull bone found in most reptiles, amphibians and birds. In mammals, the jugal is often called the malar or zygomatic. It is connected to the quadratojugal and maxilla, as well as other bones, which may vary by species.
context_section_description: The jugal is a skull bone found in most reptiles, amphibians and birds.  In mammals, the jugal is often called the malar or zygomatic.  It is connected to the quadratojugal and maxilla, as well as other bones, which may vary by species.
caption: Diagram showing homologous bones of the skulls of a monitor lizard and a crocodile.  Jugal bone labelled Ju, in pale green, at centre left.
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