| Bone: Zygomatic process of maxilla | |
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| Articulation of nasal and lacrimal bones with maxilla. (Zygomatic process visible at center right.) | |
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| Left zygomatic bone in situ. (Zygomatic process of maxilla visible but not labeled.) | |
| Latin | processus zygomaticus maxillae |
| Gray's | subject #38 161 |
The zygomatic process of the maxilla (malar process) is a rough triangular eminence, situated at the angle of separation of the anterior, zygomatic, and orbital surfaces.
- In front it forms part of the anterior surface.
- Behind it is concave, and forms part of the infratemporal fossa.
- Above it is rough and serrated for articulation with the zygomatic bone.
- Below it presents the prominent arched border which marks the division between the anterior and infratemporal surfaces.
Additional images
 Anterior surface of maxilla at birth. |
 Left infratemporal fossa. |
External links
- SUNY Labs 22:os-1904 - "Osteology of the Skull: The Maxilla"
- zygomatic+process+of+maxilla at eMedicine Dictionary
- Roche Lexicon - illustrated navigator, at Elsevier 34257.000-1
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