Temporal process of zygomatic bone

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 122772003

Temporal process of zygomatic bone

Definition

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.

Also known as facies temporalis ossis zygomatici, processus temporalis (os zygomaticum), processus temporalis ossis zygomatici, zygomatic bone temporal process — per UBERON

The Temporal process of zygomatic bone is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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