Lateral process of the zygomatic bone

Lateral process of the zygomatic bone

Left zygomatic bone. Malar surface.

Left zygomatic bone in situ.
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Identifiers
Latin facies lateralis ossis zygomatici
Dorlands
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f_01/12352106
TA A02.1.14.002
FMA 59219

Anatomical terminology

The lateral process of the zygomatic bone (or malar) is convex and perforated near its center by a small aperture, the zygomaticofacial foramen, for the passage of the zygomaticofacial nerve and vessels; below this foramen is a slight elevation, which gives origin to the Zygomaticus.


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