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temporal process of zygomatic bone

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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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporal_process_of_the_zygomatic_bone ]

Synonyms: zygomatic bone temporal process, processus temporalis (os zygomaticum), facies temporalis ossis zygomatici, processus temporalis ossis zygomatici

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Temporal process of zygomatic bone, temporal process of zygomatic bone