temporal process of zygomatic bone

facies temporalis ossis zygomatici

The temporal process of the zygomatic bone, directed backward and medialward, is concave, presenting medially a rough, triangular area, for articulation with the maxilla, and laterally a smooth, concave surface, the upper part of which forms the anterior boundary of the temporal fossa, the lower a part of the infratemporal fossa. Near the center of this surface is the zygomaticotemporal foramen for the transmission of the zygomaticotemporal nerve.

类型 Bone
上级结构 skeletal element projection
拉丁名称 facies temporalis ossis zygomatici
FMA ID 52904

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What is the temporal process of zygomatic bone?
The temporal process of the zygomatic bone, directed backward and medialward, is concave, presenting medially a rough, triangular area, for articulation with the maxilla, and laterally a smooth, concave surface, the upper part of which forms the anterior boundary of the temporal fossa, the lower a p
What is the Latin name for the temporal process of zygomatic bone?
The Latin name for the temporal process of zygomatic bone is facies temporalis ossis zygomatici.

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