Zygomatic process of maxilla
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| Zygomatic process of maxilla | |
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| Anterior surface of maxilla at birth. (Zygomatic process visible at left.) | |
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| Articulation of nasal and lacrimal bones with maxilla. (Zygomatic process visible at center right.) | |
| Latin | processus zygomaticus maxillae |
| Gray's | subject #38 161 |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | p_34/12667764 |
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; while below, it presents the prominent arched border which marks the division between the anterior and infratemporal surfaces.
[edit] Additional images
 Left infratemporal fossa. |
[edit] External links
- SUNY Labs 22:os-1904 - "Osteology of the Skull: The Maxilla"
- Dictionary at eMedicine zygomatic+process+of+maxilla
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