Zygomatic process of maxilla 5170756 194540671 2008-02-28T00:08:37Z Wlodzimierz 2367196 iw {{Infobox Bone | Name = Zygomatic process of maxilla | Latin = processus zygomaticus maxillae | GraySubject = 38 | GrayPage = 161 | Image = Gray154.png | Caption = Articulation of nasal and lacrimal bones with maxilla. (Zygomatic process visible at center right.) | Image2 = Gray164.png | Caption2 = Left zygomatic bone in situ. (Zygomatic process of maxilla visible but not labeled.) | System = | Precursor = | MeshName = | MeshNumber = | DorlandsPre = p_34 | DorlandsSuf = 12667764 | }} 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. ==Additional images== <gallery> Image:Gray161.png|Anterior surface of maxilla at birth. Image:Gray189.png|Left infratemporal fossa. </gallery> ==External links== * {{SUNYAnatomyLabs|22|os|19|04}} - "Osteology of the Skull: The Maxilla" * {{eMedicineDictionary|zygomatic+process+of+maxilla}} * {{RocheLexicon|34257.000-1}} {{musculoskeletal-stub}} {{Facial bones}} [[sr:Јагодични наставак]]