Lateral process of the zygomatic bone
Lateral process of the zygomatic bone | |
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![]() Left zygomatic bone. Malar surface. | |
![]() Left zygomatic bone in situ. | |
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Latin | facies lateralis ossis zygomatici |
TA | A02.1.14.002 |
FMA | 59219 |
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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