Zygomatic process of maxilla
| Zygomatic process of maxilla | |
|---|---|
 Zygomatic process shown in red. | |
 Left zygomatic bone in situ. (Zygomatic process of maxilla is shown in yellow.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | processus zygomaticus maxillae |
| TA | A02.1.12.028 |
| FMA | 52895 |
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
Animation.
Animation.
Articulation of nasal and lacrimal bones with maxilla. (Zygomatic process visible at center right.)
Anterior surface of maxilla at birth.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zygomatic process of maxilla. |
- Anatomy photo:22:os-1904 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Osteology of the Skull: The Maxilla"
- Anatomy diagram: 34257.000-1 at Roche Lexicon - illustrated navigator, Elsevier
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