Human Reference Atlas

Last uploaded: June 14, 2024
Preferred Name

zygomatic process of maxilla
Synonyms

zygomatic appendage of maxilla

malar process

zygomaticoorbital process of maxilla

malar process of maxilla

processus zygomaticus (maxilla)

processus zygomaticus maxillae

Definitions

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.

ID

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altLabel

zygomatic appendage of maxilla

malar process

zygomaticoorbital process of maxilla

malar process of maxilla

processus zygomaticus (maxilla)

processus zygomaticus maxillae

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false

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ccf_pref_label

zygomatic process of maxilla

definition

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.

has broad synonym

malar process

has exact synonym

zygomaticoorbital process of maxilla

malar process of maxilla

processus zygomaticus (maxilla)

processus zygomaticus maxillae

has related synonym

zygomatic appendage of maxilla

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uberon

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label

zygomatic process of maxilla

notation

UBERON:0016477

prefLabel

zygomatic process of maxilla

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FMA:52895

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Wikipedia:Zygomatic_process_of_maxilla

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